Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 5, Number 5, 1 May 1988 — Ka Lei Hoʻopapa at Puuhonua o Honaunau [ARTICLE]

Ka Lei Hoʻopapa at Puuhonua o Honaunau

In keeping with the traditional Hawaiian methods of lei making and May Day, Kahua Na'au A'o will sponsor "Ka Lei Ho'opapa" . . . a lei contest on May 4 at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. Entries for the following categories will be accepted: Ka Lei Haku: Arrangements in a three braid method with additions. Ka Lei Wili: The winding method with or without additions. Ka Lei Hilo: A braiding plaiting method where three strands of a single material is used. Ka Lei Pupu Kui: Stringing shells in a single strand. Ka Lei Humu Papa: Stitching fresh or dried flowers, leaves and or fruits and or ferns to a base of lauhala pandanus). Rules and entry forms are available at the Visitor Center at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau NHP and the Kona Arts Center in Holualoa.