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Special Event

Event

‘Ike Hana No‘eau - Ku‘i Kalo: Pound Poi

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Lanai of Kīlauea Visitor Center

Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Description

Ku‘i Kalo – Pound Poi.
Make poi, the staple food of the Hawaiian diet. The root of the kalo plant is cooked and ku‘i (pounded) to create this classic Hawaiian dish. Join Ranger Keoni Kaholo‘a‘a as he shares his knowledge of kalo. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Free (park entrance fees apply).

When: Wednesday, January 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center lanai

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Division of Interpretation
808-985-6011

Image Gallery

A park ranger showing children how to create poi
A park ranger showing children how to create poi
Ranger Keoni Kaholo‘a‘ā shares his knowledge of how to pound kalo and make poi
NPS Photo.
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