{"id":193710,"date":"2024-03-12T14:14:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T00:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=193710"},"modified":"2024-03-12T14:58:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T00:58:42","slug":"kaulana-mahina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/03\/12\/kaulana-mahina\/","title":{"rendered":"\u02bbImiloa: Journey through Kaulana Mahina, Hawaiian moon phases"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><figure id=\"attachment_193697\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-193697\" style=\"width: 676px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-exhibit.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of Imiloa with information on the moon\" width=\"676\" height=\"381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-193697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-exhibit.jpg 676w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-exhibit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-exhibit-130x73.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-193697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The exhibit features nine informational and interactive stations about the mahina (Moon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A special moon-themed exhibit opened at <span aria-label=\"Imiloa\">&#699;Imiloa<\/span> Astronomy Center engaging learners of all ages to embark on a fascinating journey into the realm of the mahina (Moon), connect with Hawaiian practices, and explore science, technology, engineering, and math or <abbr title=\"science, technology, engineering and mathematics\">STEM<\/abbr>. <em>Kaulana Mahina: Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around!<\/em> will welcome visitors through June 9 at <span aria-label=\"Imiloa\">&#699;Imiloa<\/span>\u2019s Exhibit Hall located on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hilo.hawaii.edu\/\">University of <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at Hilo<\/a> campus.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_193699\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-193699\" style=\"width: 214px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-look-up-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"Woman looking up in an exhibit booth\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-193699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-look-up-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-look-up-93x130.jpg 93w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-look-up.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-193699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learn about the 30 Hawaiian names for the Moon phases<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Exhibit features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn the sequence and names of each of the 30 Hawaiian moon phases.<\/li>\n<li>Discover the tale of Lonomuku and her role in the Hawaiian moon calendar.<\/li>\n<li>Operate a 3D model illustrating the Moon\u2019s orbit around the Earth and Sun.<\/li>\n<li>Marvel at <abbr title=\"National Aeronautics and Space Administration\">NASA<\/abbr>\u2019s visualization of the changing Moon phases.<\/li>\n<li>Experiment with magnets to understand the gravitational pull between the Earth, Moon and Sun, influencing tides.<\/li>\n<li>Step into the shoes of a fisherman or farmer in an interactive game navigating through the moon phases.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in a discussion to share personal experiences on how kaulana mahina affects your life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_193696\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-193696\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-phase-match-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Round pieces with pictures of the moon\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-193696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-phase-match-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-phase-match-130x73.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-phase-match.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-193696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">P\u014d mahina (lunar phase) matching game<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;We\u2019re thrilled to be the first location on <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Island to offer this exciting and newly developed exhibit,&rdquo; said <span aria-label=\"Kaiu\">Ka&#699;iu<\/span> Kimura, executive director of <span aria-label=\"Imiloa\">&#699;Imiloa<\/span>. &ldquo;With spring break right around the corner, and the internationally acclaimed Merrie Monarch Festival happening in Hilo next month, the timing of this exhibit at <span aria-label=\"Imiloa\">&#699;Imiloa<\/span> is perfect for our island <span aria-label=\"ohana\">&#699;ohana<\/span> and visitors to explore the science and cultural perspectives of our kaulana mahina, our Hawaiian moon phases.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Created by the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE), <em>Kaulana Mahina: Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around!<\/em>, is an interactive science and cultural exhibit that is designed in collaboration with <abbr title=\"University of Hawaii\">UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa <a href=\"https:\/\/manoa.hawaii.edu\/hshk\/\"><span aria-label=\"Hawaiinuiakea\">Â鶹´«Ã½nui&#257;kea<\/span> School of Hawaiian Knowledge<\/a> lecturer Kalei <span aria-label=\"Nuuhiwa\">Nu&#699;uhiwa<\/span> and other kaulana mahina practitioners. The traveling exhibit showcases the mahina, its relationship to environmental practices such as fishing and planting, and scientific<br \/>\nobservation through Hawaiian culture.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_193700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-193700\" style=\"width: 214px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-fish-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the moon phase and fish\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-193700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-fish-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-fish-93x130.jpg 93w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/imiloa-moon-fish.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-193700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interactive game to learn what to fish for according to the kaulana mahina (moon phase)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;Through this exhibit, we hope to encourage the integration of traditional cultural practices into our lives and to inspire the next generation,&rdquo; said <span aria-label=\"Alakai\">Alaka&#699;i<\/span> Aglipay, project manager of INPEACE\u2019s Kaulele Program. &ldquo;We appreciate <span aria-label=\"Imiloa\">&#699;Imiloa<\/span>&#8216;s shared passion for learning and providing INPEACE the platform to inspire the communities on <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Island to explore the intersection of Hawaiian expertise and science.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Admission to the <em>Kaulana Mahina: Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around!<\/em> exhibit is included in <span aria-label=\"Imiloa\">&#699;Imiloa<\/span>&#8216;s admission fee, with complimentary access granted to <span aria-label=\"Imiloa\">&#699;Imiloa<\/span> members.<\/p>\n<p>For ticket information go to <a href=\"https:\/\/imiloahawaii.org\/tickets-info\"><span aria-label=\"Imiloa\">&#699;Imiloa<\/span> Astronomy Center\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The exhibit will teach visitors the sequences and names of the 30 Hawaiian moon phases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[34,292,14],"class_list":["post-193710","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-astronomy","tag-imiloa-astronomy-center","tag-uh-hilo","entry","has-media"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=193710"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193710\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193744,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193710\/revisions\/193744"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=193710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=193710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=193710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}