This week we had the privilege of being invited to attend a panel discussion about the history that prompted the telling of this story of conflict between regional family groups. We were both impressed by the (kupuna) elders who spoke as they attempted to deal with and accept all parts of the story -- political power, death and loss and the unification of the islands. The word in Hawaiian is "ho'okuleana" - taking responsibility.
Another word that was frequently used during the discussion (which included thoughtful audience participation) was "pono"." The word means living with a conscious decision to do the right thing in relationship with self, others and the environment further suggesting that by living with moral character, people will find happiness.
Another word that was frequently used during the discussion (which included thoughtful audience participation) was "pono"." The word means living with a conscious decision to do the right thing in relationship with self, others and the environment further suggesting that by living with moral character, people will find happiness.
Of particular poignancy was the goal of teaching the keiki (children) -- how to accept the past without judgment, and how to move into the present, learning from the past. Reading from another book about King Kamehameha (The Lonely One) by the same author (Eyre) an entire lesson plan is offered for young students. LINK: Keiki Lesson Plan
Volcano Art Center is proud to announce the next fine art exhibition to be displayed at the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park from February 16th – March 24th, 2019. The exhibition titled NIUHI-SHARK honors Kamehameha The Great in both paint and prose with original paintings created by Carl F.K. Pao paired with selections from the book Kamehameha–The Rise of a King by Kāwika Eyre.
The exhibit in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of King Kamehameha’s death will open on Saturday, February 16th with artist and author present at an opening reception from 5 to 7pm. The public is also welcome to attend a panel discussion the day before on Friday, February 15th at 5:30pm at the Volcano Art Center’s Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village.
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