# Event Details - **Event Name**: Taonga Pūoro: The Sounds and Stories of Māori Musical Instruments - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Live presentation and demonstration by Kalama Fallau, a Honolulu based sculptor and cultural practitioner.About this EventExperience the captivating sounds and rich cultural traditions of Taonga Pūoro, the traditional musical instruments of the Māori people of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Join expert carver and cultural practitioner Kalama Fallau for a live presentation and demonstration featuring hand-carved instruments and the stories they carry. Learn about the significance of these sacred instruments, their role in communicating with the spiritual world, and how they have been used in ceremony, storytelling, healing and cultural practice for generations. This engaging program offers a unique opportunity to explore Māori cosmogeny, knowledge, and artistic expression through sound.About the presenterKalama Fallau is a Honolulu-based sculptor and cultural practitioner specializing in the creation of traditional Hawaiian weapons, ceremonial implements, and figures. Seeking to expand his mastery of ancestral tools, Kalama traveled to Aotearoa (New Zealand) to complete an apprenticeship under a master carver, cultivating a profound proficiency in sculpting mere pounamu (Māori greenstone clubs). While in Aotearoa, Kalama’s research expanded into traditional Māori musical instruments, or taonga pūoro (singing treasures). Through his intensive study and practice, he became an active part of the movement to revitalize this musical tradition, crafting exquisite, functional instruments out of bone, wood, and shell. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/taonga-pūoro-the-sounds-and-stories-of-māori-musical-instruments/100001992030513891 - **Event Categories**: live-music, art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-07-25T22:40:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Capitol Modern: the Hawaii State Art Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Honolulu - **state**: HI - **country**: United States - **location**: Capitol Modern: the Hawaii State Art Museum - **lat**: 21.3088373 - **long**: -157.858341 - **full address**: Capitol Modern: the Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel Street, Honolulu, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Taonga Pūoro: The Sounds and Stories of Māori Musical Instruments - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d6a19ee0774aa4ffee33b476fe06a7603db147d4db1bd6e30395e439101a4e20-rimg-w1200-h589-dcbfc2be-gmir.jpg?v=1782360177 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Taonga Pūoro: The Sounds and Stories of Maori Musical Instruments being held? - **A:** Taonga Pūoro: The Sounds and Stories of Maori Musical Instruments takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Capitol Modern: the Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel Street, Honolulu, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Taonga Pūoro: The Sounds and Stories of Maori Musical Instruments? - **A:** Taonga Pūoro: The Sounds and Stories of Maori Musical Instruments is organized by Capitol Modern: The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Taonga Pūoro: The Sounds and Stories of Maori Musical Instruments is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Honolulu, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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