KS Hawai‘i Hō‘ike 2015

May 7, 2015

This year’s KS Hawaiʻi hō‘ike honored the Hawaiian Renaissance through an original production, "E Paepae Hou ‘ia ka Pōhaku (Sustaining a Solid Foundation)." The play was written by KSH language arts kumu Celeste Volivar-Fry as a legacy piece prior to her retirement in May.

The play looks at the pivotal moments in the Hawaiian Renaissance. The story is told through the experiences of four ‘ōpio at a retreat, which allows them to connect with their past to help build their future. Beautiful mele and hula compliment a powerful story that speaks to how important it is to be pa‘a in one’s identity and ancestral origins.