Weaving Stories: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

Performance: Halau Ha'a Kea o Kinohi

Wednesday, 8/27/2025
3:00 - 4:00
Marina Back Courtyard
Marina

1890 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
United States

415-355-2823

Learn about the cultural meaning and history of hula and watch a Hawaiian dance performance by two members of Halau Ha'a Kea o Kinohi. For children and their caregivers.

Halau Ha'a Kea o Kinohi continues their Hula teacher, Kumu Paul Neves' cultural practice of the traditional ways of the Hawaiian people. They emphasize aloha as a lifestyle and ‘ohana (family), alaka'i (leadership/discipline), and lokahi (unity) as the core of our communal expression. Halau Ha'a Kea o Kinohi want to support the creation of hālau 'ohana communities and lay a foundation of aloha with the goal to make a difference in the world through the practice of Hawaiian culture and values.

Connect: Halau Ha'a Kea o Kinohi - Website | Halau Ha'a Kea o Kinohi - Facebook

Weaving Stories: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Interest

Programs and workshops, book recommendations and more relating to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) heritage.

Weaving Stories is the Library's celebration of the many diverse histories and cultures from AANHPI communities.

Performance

Events featuring theater, music, art and dance.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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