Makahiki ma ka Ma’ukele

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for Cyril Pahinui's Slack Key Workshop

Or, to register for the Slack Key Workshop with Cyril Pahinui
online, first choose your experience level below,
then click "add to cart" button ($50):

Experience Level

Beginning slack key player, no or few lessonsIntermediate slack key player, had some lessonsAdvanced slack key guitar player, comfortable with slack key

Click Here for more information on the Lei-Making Workshop

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Purpose for the event: 1. To utilize community resources to perpetuate and grow interest in the Hawaiian cultural practices. 2. To grow a sense of community among the people of Volcano through sharing, learning, and socializing 3. To create a signature event for the community that honors and supports Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, artists, and organizations 4. To establish a cultural education fund for Volcano. Educational activities will support the cultural perpetuation of practices, knowledge, and skills of our ancestors.

Overview of the Makahiki Ma Ka Ma’ukele 

The Makahiki Ma Ka Ma’ukele is an opportunity for people to gather together to learn, share, and enjoy the culture of Hawai’i Nei. Set during the Makahiki season of the Hawaiian calendar, the debut of this signature event celebrates the many unique cultural components what make Hawai’i special.With the help of Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, artists, and organizations, the community is invited to learn more about Hawaiian music, dance, lei-making, and Hawaiian games.Lei workshops, competitions, and displays at Cooper Center, konane games, and beautiful hula performances make for an active day.

Day Events:

Cyril Pahinui's Slack Key Guitar Workshop - at Keakealani Outdoor Education Center (KOEC) - from 9:00 am -1:30 pm.
Spend time listening, watching, and learning to play slack key with our special guest performer. The workshop is sponsored by Rocking H Ranch; the workshop registration fee is $50. Workshop proceeds will benefit the cultural education fund. (Register above)

Lei Symposium Lecture – Hale Lokahi 9:00 am- 10:00 am

Konane Tournament - at the Cooper Center from 10:00 - 12:00 (practice)
Tournament begins at 1:00. Ed Dowling will serve as the tournament master. Konane boards courtesy of Bob Belcher.

Lei-making workshop – Hale Lokahi 9:00 – 12:00 pm.
This workshop will teach participants three lei styles: Lei ku’i or sewn leis, lei wili – leis wound with fiber or raffia, and lei kipu’u or knotted leis.
$25 fee (Register above)

Plant sale - featuring native plants, and foliage and flowering plants for leis at the Cooper Center - 10:00 am -

Lei Contest – Leis may be dropped off beginning 10:00 am deadline for leis (12:00 noon), Judging 12:00-1:00 – Cooper Center

Click here for lei contest rules.

To enter the lei contest,
Click here for the entry form, and email as described

Lei Exhibition - 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Cooper Center

Silent Auction - including exhibition and contest leis, and other unique items – 1:00 – 5:00 Cooper Center, with closing bid at 4:00

Ho'olauna (Socializing) - 4:00 - 5:30 - Juice, appetizers and entertainment by the students of Meleana Manuel's halau, Halau Hula Ke 'Olu Makani o Mauna Loa.

Evening Events: