This event is presented as part of the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

The esteemed Hālau O Kekuhi classical dance school elevates Native Hawaiian knowledge and practice through hula and oli (chant). In this performance, they portray the Native Hawaiian saga of Pele, the goddess of volcanoes, and her younger sister, Hiʻiakaikapoliopele, a goddess of regeneration and hula.

Accessible seating and assisted listening are available. ASL interpretation and live real-time captioning (CART) will be provided. Navigate to the Accessibility page of the festival website, linked below, for more information.

https://festival.si.edu/accessibility