Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 31, Number 1, 1 January 2014 — Kalaupapa exhibit [ARTICLE]

Kalaupapa exhibit

A historical exhibit on Kalaupapa will be on display Jan. 16 to May 15 on the second floor of Lama Library at Kapi'olani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road. The exhibit, "A Source of Light, Constant and Never-Fading," emphasizes the strong relationship between the people of Kalaupapa, a former leprosy settlement, and the royal family of Hawai'i. The exhibit will open Jan. 16 with a noon blessing followed by a presentation on Ka 'Ohana O Kalaupapa's work to reconnect families to their Kalaupapa ancestors. KCC professor Colette Higgins will give a presentation on Queen Kapi'olani's role in helping Kalaupapa patients on Feb. 3, at 12: 15 p.m There is no charge. The events are open to the puhlie and will be held in the Lama Library Alcove, first floor. The exhibit will be open during regular library hours: 7:30 a.m. to

6:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday. This exhibit - and a eompanion traveling exhibit - have been on display at various venues around O'ahu, the Neighbor Islands and in Belgium For information, eall Annie Thomas at 734-9599 or visit http:// guides.library.kapiolani.hawaii. edu/kalaupapa.