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Moku'aina A Wakinekona Hawaiian Civic Club

MAWHCC Member - Supplies

non-MAWHCC member - Supplies

Welcome to Kāhili Paʻa Lima, a workshop that honors the ancestral artistry of our kūpuna while embracing accessible modern materials for today&rsquo;s practitioner. A kāhili is a cherished feather standard symbolizing royalty, and paʻa lima&mdash;&ldquo;held in the hand&rdquo;&mdash;reflects the intimate, personal nature of this smaller chiefly emblem. Traditionally carried by aliʻi, especially noblewomen, the kāhili paʻa lima signifies presence, lineage, and the quiet strength of one&rsquo;s mana. In this hands-on experience, participants will prepare feathers, bundle them using traditional geometry, lash them to a central core, and assemble a complete piece of living history.&nbsp; Donations are welcome and help sustain the cultural programs and scholarships of Mokuʻāina A Wakinekona Hawaiian Civic Club. Mahalo for supporting our shared commitment to Hawaiian cultural preservation. &nbsp;

Mahalo nui for registering for Kāhili Paʻa Lima Workshop. Your participation helps carry forward the traditions of our kūpuna while making this art form accessible to today&rsquo;s practitioners. We look forward to sharing the history and hands‑on techniques that bring a kāhili paʻa lima to life. Your support through your attendance strengthens our heritage, values, and ʻike Hawaiʻi. We can&rsquo;t wait to welcome you into this space of learning, connection, and cultural pride. <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">Moku&#39;āina A Wakinekona Hawaiian Civic Club

Welcome to Kāhili Paʻa Lima, a workshop that honors the ancestral artistry of our kūpuna while embracing accessible modern materials for today’s practitioner. A kāhili is a cherished feather standard symbolizing royalty, and paʻa lima—“held in the hand”—reflects the intimate, personal nature of this smaller chiefly emblem. Traditionally carried by aliʻi, especially noblewomen, the kāhili paʻa lima signifies presence, lineage, and the quiet strength of one’s mana. In this hands-on experience, participants will prepare feathers, bundle them using traditional geometry, lash them to a central core, and assemble a complete piece of living history.  Donations are welcome and help sustain the cultural programs and scholarships of Mokuʻāina A Wakinekona Hawaiian Civic Club. Mahalo for supporting our shared commitment to Hawaiian cultural preservation.

Moku'aina A Wakinekona Hawaiian Civic Club

Kāhili Paʻa Lima Workshop - August 9

7535 NE Ambassador Place

MAWHCC Member - Supplies

$50

non-MAWHCC member - Supplies

$65