World-renowned experts in indigenous language and knowledge will convene at the ‘s Andrews Amphitheater for an evening of Hawaiian language, knowledge, mele and hula on February 23.
In honor of Mahina ʻ?lelo Â鶹´«Ã½, Hawaiian Language Month, A Hoʻolauleʻa of Knowledges will bring together Sir T¨©moti K¨¡retu, a preeminent scholar of language and cultural revitalization for his native M¨¡ori, with a panel of remarkable Pacific Island experts.
According to Puakea Nogelmeier, a professor of Hawaiian language at UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹’s , “‘s Hoʻolauleʻa of Knowledges promises to be a unique event, where thoughtful reflection is invested into great entertainment. Rare indeed to hear Sir T¨©moti K¨¡retu in person, it is rarer to have local scholars be able to express how his thoughts are embodied here in Â鶹´«Ã½.”
The expert panel, which convenes after Sir T¨©moti’s keynote address, includes Papaliʻi Tusi Avegalio, director of the UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ Pacific Business Center Program; Kaliko Baker, assistant professor with the Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language; Kalehua Krug, educational specialist with the state Department of Education; and Kalei Nuʻuhiwa, Papak¨± Makawalu researcher with the Edith Kanakaʻole Foundation.
Following the panel discussion, award-winning musicians Robert Cazimero and h¨¡lau hula Na Kamalei, UH West Oʻahu‘s Aaron Sal¨¡, Snowbird Bento and K¨±paoa will present new mele and classic favorites.
The event, from 4 to 8 p.m., is free and open to the public, and tickets can be downloaded . Food vendors will be available.
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—By Cindy Knapman