Nā Mea ‘Awa

Many Hawaiian cultural practices use the ‘awa ceremony as one of the rituals that connects the practitioner with the deities.  It is therefore crucial that the appropriate supplies are available for the ceremony.

 

Over 100 ‘awa cups and stands were created over the course of one year to support cultural events. Some of these were the opening of Ka ‘Aha Hula ‘O Hālauaola, completion of a pahu, pā hula dedications, and other cultural ceremonies.

 

Preparing strainers were also part of the Nā Mea ‘Awa workshops.  Use of ‘ahu‘awa or hau as strainers required the collection and preparation of these materials for the ‘awa ceremony.

Kauahea Inc.

A Hawaiian cultural education organization

Cultural Workshops

Nā Lehua Kū Makua, an organization of cultural practitioners supported by Kauahea, conducted workshops in pahu making on Maui in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Under the direction of Master pahu maker Mr. Keoni Aweau-Turalde, a total of about 75 pahu were completed and have been used in cultural ceremonies at the Celebration of Canoes, Celebration of the Arts, and Ka ‘Aha Hula ‘O Hālauaola 2005.

Pahu Hula