MEDIA RELEASE
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout November.
These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events:
The Statues Walked: Revealing the Real Story of Easter Island.
Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, is widely known as a case study of human-induced environmental catastrophe resulting in cultural collapse. However, a closer look at the archeological and historical record for the island reveals that while an environmental disaster unfolded, the ancient Polynesians persisted.
Join Dr. Terry Hunt as he discusses The Statues That Walked: Unraveling the Mystery of Easter Island, a book he co-authored with fellow archeologist Carl Lipo.
In this presentation, Dr. Hunt outlines the evidence for the island’s astonishing prehistoric success, and explores how and why this most isolated and remarkable culture avoided collapse.
Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium
Kalapana Awa Band in Concert
Enjoy a memorable evening listening to the gentle voices of Sam Keliihoomalu, Ipo Quihano, and Ikaika Marzon, group members who are all ohana from Kalapana and have been playing together for more than 10 years.
Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing Na Leo Manu “Heavenly Voices†presentations. Free.
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.)
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium
Whose Footprints Are These Really? *CANCELLED*
Research suggests the story behind the fossilized human footprints in the Ka‘u Desert may be more complex than originally thought. Footprints found in desert ash layers were believed to have been created in 1790 by the army of the Hawaiian Chief Keoua on their way back from battle.
While in the area, Kīlauea is said to have erupted, sending suffocating ash down on one group. Others made it out alive, leaving their footprints in the then-wet ash. The ash dried, forever memorializing this event…or did it?
Join Dr. Jadelyn Moniz-Nakamura as she examines fascinating geologic evidence that may indicate much more prehistoric activity in the area.
Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium
*UPDATE*
Aloha all,
On behalf of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with our apologies for the late notice, but due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s After Dark in the Park about the Ka‘u Desert Footprints has been canceled.
We plan to reschedule for 2013 and will keep you informed.
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