Join Hālau Hula Ka Noʻeau as they celebrate 40 years of sharing and preserving Hawaiian culture. Led by Michael Pili Pang, this free 45-minute program for all ages blends mele, hula, and storytelling to explore Hawaiʻi’s canoe plants. Discover the legends they carry, the cultural traditions they support, and the lessons they continue to share today. This engaging presentation inspires curiosity, connection, and a deeper appreciation for Hawaiʻi’s living traditions while filling every ʻumeke with new knowledge and understanding.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i. This is a production of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible.  Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.