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| Written by Sunrise on KGMB9 - sunrise@kgmb9.com | |||
| June 26, 2008 09:58 AM | |||
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Seafaring is a centuries old tradition that we are still practicing today. This week the Polynesian Cultural Center and Brigham Young University - Hawaii are celebrating this tradition by unveiling a new housing for Iosepa. The double-hulled canoe Iosepa brings us close to our history as Hawaiians. "If you search above the highest peaks of our genealogy a double-hulled canoe is there." The Iosepa is one of a very few double-hulled canoes made completely out of wood. It was carved in 2001 by master canoe carvers Kawika Eskaran and Sione Tuione Pulotu. "There is a lot of pride on this side of the island for the canoe. We are so happy that the canoe was carved here for the university and the students." Every spring the Iosepa sets sail for 4 to 6 weeks acting as a floating classroom. The new halau waa will ensure the canoe has a place to live and the public has a place to learn about traditional Hawaiian canoe-making and sailing. Join in the fun and festivities at the grand opening for the Iosepa's halau this Saturday at the Polynesian Cultural Center.              |
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