Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort is sponsoring a series of free
lectures that discuss Hawaiian culture, history and tradition. The
lectures are open to the public and will be presented at the
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort and at the University of Hawaii at
Hilo.
The lectures will be presented by an assortment of prominent
Hawaiian scholars and include a variety of topics such as
archaeology, the lunar calendar and honoring traditional values.
The lecture series hopes to provide the community with a deeper
understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.
Upcoming lectures offered at Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
include:
"“A Sociopolitical History of Hawaiian Archaeology” by Hawaiian
archaeologist Kathy Kawelu, Oct. 18, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort.
"“Honoring Traditional Values and Becoming People of Place,
Caring for Place” by Neil Hannahs, director of Land Assets
Division, Kamehameha Schools, Nov. 16, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort.
"Concept of Hanai: “Through Namaka’s Eyes The Life of Patience
Bacon” by Patience Namaka Bacon, Nov. 30, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at
the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort.
"“Kulana Mahina, The Hawaiian Lunar Calendar” by cultural
practitioner and educator Kalei Tsuha, Jan. 25, 2008, 5 p.m. to
6:30 p.m., at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort.
"“The Northwest Hawaiian Islands” by Scott Kekuewa Kikiloi, Feb.
15, 2008, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach
Resort.
"“Hawaiian Perspective of the Environment and Kumulipo” by
Rubellite Kawena Johnson, March 1, 2008, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at
the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort.
"“Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III)” by Dr. Jonathan Osorio,
professor of the Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies at the
University of Hawaii at Manoa, March 14, 2008, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.,
at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort.
"“Historical Documents, Maps & Images” by cultural historian
Kepa Maly, April 18, 2008, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Outrigger
Keauhou Beach Resort.
It is not necessary to make reservations. For further
information or questions, call Joy Cunefare of Bishop Holding
Corporation on Oahu at 808-521-1408.
www.outriggerkeauhou.com
