Mākeke Kapolei featured a kahili (Hawaiian feathered standard) making demonstration by Makakilo resident Shad Kane to show market-goers how feather bundles (uo) are made and how they are attached to their hangers (au). He described the painstaking process and how resource gathering of feathers has changed over time. Shad also showed a map of Kapolei with the ancient Hawaiian names and stories associated with those names. These stories are documented in Shad's book, "Cultural Kapolei."
This presentation was supported by a grant from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and Council of Native Hawaiian Advancement to build awareness of, and respect and appreciation for, sustainable Hawaiian cultural practices among residents and visitors attending Mākeke Kapolei.
