A reading, discussion, and q&a geared toward mākua and adults. The discussion will be centered around the erasure and mis-representation issues that the book addresses.

ABOUT KAPAEMAHU

An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or Mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, based on the Academy Award–contending short film. 
In the 15th century, four Mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and share their gifts of science and healing with the people of Waikiki. The islanders return this gift with a monument of four boulders in their honor, which the Mahu imbue with healing powers before disappearing.
As time passes, foreigners inhabit the island and the once-sacred stones are forgotten until the 1960s. Though the true story of these stones was not fully recovered, the power of the Mahu still calls out to those who pass by them at Waikiki Beach today. 
With illuminating words by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, and and stunning illustrations by Daniel Sousa, KAPAEMAHU is a monument to an Indigenous Hawaiian legend and a classic in the making.

You've seen the animated film and have maybe watched the new documentary. On June 11, help celebrate the official Hawaiʻi launch of the new bi-lingual keiki-book, Kapaemahu, by Kumu Hina, Dean Hamer, and Joe Wilson.

Two readings with Kumu Hina:  10 AM and 11 AM

Reading will be followed by a Q&A and a book-signing. Perfect for keiki, mākua, and the whole ʻohana.

Light refreshments will be served. 

RSVP is recommended.

QASI Fest 2022 is this Friday and Saturday at HiSAM! Celebrating queer art and community in Hawaiʻi with exhibits, installations, performances, a drag show, and more
Featured artists: Sami Akuna, Cocoa Chandelier, Sean Choo, Kamamo House, Patrick Mizumoto, Lauren Hana Chai, Joseph Chiarello, Reise Kochi, Raven O / Keoni Kaʻapuni, Dane Nakama, and Ikaika Ho "The Flirty Hippie"

Free - Open to the Public