Hale Halawai O Puna opens Saturday with makeke, evening town party - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Hale Halawai O Puna opens Saturday with makeke, evening town party - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

A new chapter in lower Puna’s story begins Saturday with the grand opening of Hale Halawai O Puna cultural makeke and hub — a free, family-friendly celebration of Hawaiian culture, community, and resilience at the former Akebono Theater lot in downtown Pahoa. The event runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and features more than two dozen hands-on cultural demonstrations and experiences, live music and hula.

Hale Hālāwai O Puna Launches May 3, Followed By Evening Town Party

PĀHOA, Hawaiʻi - The Hale Hālāwai O Puna Cultural Mākeke & Hub opens Saturday on the site of the former Akebono Theater lot in downtown Pāhoa.