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May 27, 28 & 29, 1999

Aia I Hea ka Wai A Kane?

Kala Greer and Isaiah Nagatani watch Kupuna Eddie Kaanaana of Kaala Farms (Waianae) peel the kalo with an opihi shell.[photo credit: Sunny Greer]

[photo credit: Sunny Greer]

[photo credit: Sunny Greer]

~ WAIAHOLE TARO CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL SCHEDULE ~

Thursday, May 27: Waiahole Elementary School

4:00 pm - 6 pm Arrival/Registration at Waiahole Poi Factory
6:00 pm Dinner at Waiahole Elementary School
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(after dinner) 		Panel of those with existing water problems: short presentation by each panalist. After all panalists have presented, those with legal experience may discuss issues and suggest solutions/strategize (open to audience comments and suggestions as well)

Friday, May 28: Waiahole Mauka Lo`i

9:00 AM Work in mauka lo`i (informal discussion from previous night continued throughout day while working)
10:30 AM Break with light lunch
3:00 PM Open imu! Pa`ina
******** For all those who want to: afternoon prep for Saturday Festival ********
Saturday, May 29: Taro Festival / Ho`olaule`a

9:00 AM Hikes into Kahana or Waiahole Valleys
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Poi pounding
  • Art show
  • Music
  • Hawaiian games (practice for November Makahiki !!)
  • Plate lunch for sale
  • Native and indigenous plant sales
4:00 PM PAU
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM -- Drop off at airport

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