Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 2, Number 1, 1 January 1985 — ʻAha Puhala Sets 1985 Conference [ARTICLE]

ʻAha Puhala Sets 1985 Conference

Tentative p!ans for the fourth annual statewide conference of 'Aha Puhala Ine. have been set for Aug. 22-24 at the Turtle Bay Hilton Hotel on the North Shore. Office of Hawaiian Affairs HumanServicesSpecialist Sam H olt, who is in charge of the convention site as well as serving as conference coordinator, announced the dates. The 1984 conference was held at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului with more than 70 participants, kupuna, lauhala artisans and visitors being treated to a comprehensive overview of lauhala and things lauhala. Holt said plans for the 1985 conference will be expanded in several areas because "of the immense interest shown on Maui last year." As an example, he explained, children and adults

who want to learn the art of weaving will be weleome. The instruction will be free but there will be a minimal charge to defray costs of the materials used. The general public is weleome to visit and view the many exhibits whieh will be on display and to attend the workshops. Field trips, opening ceremonies, conference banquet and guest speakers, many of them involved in the lauhala movement, are other phases of the weekend gathering still to be tied down, Holt reported. Some of the products on display may be available for sale to the general public. Holt said the group will be seeking funding to help defray costs of the conference. The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and other organizations provided some of the money last year and OH A was responsible for in-kind services.