Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 2, 1 February 2005 — Ulua fishing film [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Ulua fishing film

An important film on traditional Hawaiian ulua fishing as practiced in Ka'ū, Hawai'i, will air on O'ahu this month. The project, funded in part by a grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, highlights the fishing techniques of "kau lā'au" and "ma'ama'a." Featured in the film are members of the Hauani'o 'ohana, kupa 'āina or generational residents of Ka'ū and Puna. Kau Lā'au anā Ma'ama'a: Traditional Hawaiian Ulua Fishing was produced by Charles Langlas. Free public showings of the film are supported by the UH Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity Program. Following the showings will be a discussion with fishermen featured in the documentary. Public showings are as follows: • Thurs., Feb. 10, 7-9 p.m., UH Mānoa Richardson School of Law, classroom 2, 2515. • Fri., Feb. 11, 7-9 p.m., Wai'anae District Park, Multi-purpose Building. • Sat., Feb. 12, 7-9 p.m., Windward Community College, Hale 'Ākoakoa, room 105.

Committee, National Park Service, 1849 C St. NW (2253), Washington, D.C. 20005. Copies should also be faxedto 202-371-5179.

Hawaiian fisherman on Hawai'i island ser a traditional ulua pole. A documentary on traditional fishing practices, Kau Lā'au and Ma'ama'a: Traditional Hawaiian Ulua Fishing, will show this month at several locations.