... Kumuhonua (back to the source), October 18, 19 and 20
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Three days of fascinating Hawaiian culture, workshops and entertainment. Enjoy outstanding learning experiences, music, dance and food!
 The Na Lima Hana Festival, at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, is set for October 18th, 19th and 20th, 2012, providing hands-on demonstrations of Hawai`i's culturally rich traditions and health practices. This year's theme, kumu honua, means "learning by going back to the source." All cultural and health practitioners will convey the original sources of their knowledge, explaining how a particular cultural skill, craft, practice or tradition was taught to them; what was their source. Photo of Na Kane O Keoneloa by Anne E. O'MalleyNa Lima Hana means many hands working, as this three-day event presents a multitude of cultural and health practitioners offering activities, demonstrations, entertainment and learning experiences. Literally, many  hands are working to teach and learn these fascinating skills. Learn all about lei-making, weaving with endemic plants, uses of medicinal plants, salt-making, drum-making, lomilomi (traditional massage), lau hala weaving, kapa (tapa) making, carving, ancient chants, hula kahiko and the uses of kalo (taro). Enjoy Hawaiian food and entertainment too. Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association-Kaua`i conference will also take place during the Na Lima Hana Festival. Many events are free of charge to the public. Events are partially sponsored by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and Kaua`i County. The Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa is located in the Po`ipu Beach area of Kaua`i. Click here for area accommodations information. Event Schedule subject to change - events are at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa in the Po`ipu Beach area of Kaua`i. Thursday, October 18th Dawn: `Aukai - Po`ipu Beach Park 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Cultural Craft Fair, Atrium 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Na Lima Hana Lu`au Friday, October 19th HLTA-Kaua`i Conference: The Collective Spirit of the Hawaiian Culture Grand Ballroom 8 a.m.: `Awa Ceremony 8:30 a.m.: Ho`opa`a Inoa/`Aina Kakahiaka (Registration/Breakfast) 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Working sessions Registration: Jolene.ogle@vacationclub.com or please call (808) 652-8924 1o a.m.: Kaua`i Aloha Week Royal Court  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Cultural Demonstrations, Kaua`i Ballroom --Pahu (drum) Making: Keone Turalde --Hawaiian Medicinal Plants: Momi Subiano --Lau hala Weaving: Ku`uipo Morales --Aho (rope weaving): Heifara Aiamu --Kakau (the art of tatoo) -- Pohaku (stone carving) -- Kapa (tapa)-making -- Feather arts 10 a.m.: Hawaiian Buffet Luncheon and Entertainment: ADULT - $30.00 PLUS TAX YOUNG ADULTS ( 17-13) - $20.00 PLUS TAX KEIKI (12-5) $12.00 PLUS TAX KEIKI (4 AND YOUNGER) FREE WHEN WITH A PAYIBG ADULT ENTERTAINMENT: 11:00 AM and 3:45 PM -Halau Makana Lei Aloha and Andy Bumatai (enjoy Hawai`i's traditional foods in this extensive buffet luncheon while being entertained) Saturday, October 20  9 a.m.: Taiko Drummers Start your morning with our Taiko Drummers as they share a part of themselves, as well as their culture. Let the sound of the drums awaken your senses and set the tone for the day.
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