ʻAha ʻOhana: Plants and Voyaging Traditions of Hawaiʻi
- Date
- July 26th
- Time
- 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
- Age
- Ages 3–12
- Cost
- Free
Location
U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory
100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001 · Directions
National Mall
Explore Native Hawaiian culture, plants, and the traditions of canoe voyaging during this drop-in celebration presented with E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center. Families can discover how ancient Hawaiian navigators crossed great ocean distances and learn about practices that supported physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Activities and demonstrations introduce traditional Hawaiian medicine, native Hawaiian plants, navigation knowledge, bamboo stamping, Hawaiian games, and poi pounding. Families may arrive at any point during the program; no registration is needed.