Celebrate Summer Reading! Our theme is E Heluhelu Kākou; Moʻolelo, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the rich and varied stories that shape our communities.

“From the Sound of the Dragon to the Life of Erhu”, a lecture & recital by Dr. Sun Hui. She will be playing the Erhu, a two-stringed bowed musical instrument, and discussing the historical context for the instrument’s role in Chinese classical music composition, poetry, and philosophy. This free 45-minute event is suitable for ages 5 and older.

An Excellence Prize Winner of the National Erhu Competition in Taiwan, Dr. Sun Hui has performed at the National Concert Hall & National Opera in Taiwan, and throughout Europe and the United States.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i. This is a production of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program with additional funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the University of Hawaii.

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. Program schedule is subject to change.