The Portuguese and Hawai‘i

Four hundred years ago, Portugal was among the most powerful and wealthy nations of the world … so why did large segments of its population leave to seek better lives elsewhere? And why did entire families brave treacherous, five-month-long sea voyages to travel halfway across the globe to Hawai‘i? Was what they found here worth the sacrifice? The Portuguese are recognized as having made valuable contributions to Hawaiʻi’s society: strong family values and work ethic, loyalty to their adopted home—and of course the ukulele, Portuguese sausage, and malasadas! Local historian and teacher Tom Goltz presents this compelling program with colorful insights into a prominent segment of Hawaiʻi’s population, on two occasions: Monday evening, October 13, and the following afternoon, October 14.

Admission to these wonderful programs is free to Museum members, and $3.00 for nonmembers. Seating is limited; first come, first seated. ON MONDAY EVENINGS ONLY, additional parking is available next door at Hilo Union School, Kapiolani St. entrance; park, then walk through our green gate in the rock wall.
On Monday evenings, doors open at 6:30PM. E komo mai!

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