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Each year native Hawaiian cultural practitioners Manu Josiah and Leilehua Yuen lead a cultural tour to a special site on Hawai`i Island.

The 2011 tour is yet to be determined, but you may enjoy reading about the tour for 2010.

A Trip to Volcano

     On Friday, May 28, 2010, Native hawaiian cultural practitioners Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah, kumu and alaka`i of Halau Na Mohala Hala`i, will led a Huaka`i ma Kïlauea (Trip to the Volcano) to conduct protocols honoring Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of the volcano. They shared stories and chants related to Pele, and taught the making of a ho`okupu (offering bundle).
     It was a beautiful experience of sharing between traditional cultures.
     The group gathered at 7:00 am at the Naniloa Volcano Resort for pïkai (preparation ceremony), and then took the bus, graciously provided by Connections Charter School, to Kïlauea and returned by noon. If you would like to in another wonderful cultural offering please contact Leilehua. The next huaka`i location has not been finalized, but we know it will be a special time for all who participate.

E Pele, e Pele - ka`uka`ulï ana
E Pele, e Pele - hua`ina hua`ina
E Pele, e Pele - `oni luna `oni luna
E Pele, e Pele - `oni lalo `oni lalo
E Pele, e Pele - a`o kuli pe`e nui
Ha`ina ka inoa nö Pele la eä
He inoa nö Pele

Pele, Pele - moving along
Pele, Pele - bursting forth
Pele, Pele - moving upward
Pele, Pele - moving downward
Pele, Pele creeping, hiding your big knees
In the name of Pele

Ho`okupu

Kïlaua Volcano

Offering lä`ï at the crater on a bike run

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