MU-BI is co-sponsoring the Pacific Islander Heritage Day on Friday, May 17, 2017, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site located on Hawaii Island to celebrate the traditional cultures of the Pacific Islands of Samoa, Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau, Hawaii and others. The free event will have a variety of hands-on cultural demonstrations and activities including coconut husking, basket weaving, music, games, dance classes, special presentations, traditional handicrafts, and more! All of this is to honor the month of May which has been designated as the national Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The public is invited to join in this festive celebration.
What: Pacific Islander Heritage Day
When: Friday, May 17, 2013
Location: Pu’ukohola Heiau – Visitor Center, Big Island
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Sponsors: Pacific Islander Student Center at UH Hilo, National Parks Service, Micronesians United – Big Island, Hawaii Pacific Parks Association, the Royal Order of Kamehameha – Kohala Chapter, and other organizations.
For information, contact Ben Saldua at the Pu’ukohola Heiau Historic Site, 808-882-7218 ext 1004 or visit the website: www.nps.gov/puhe