ʻApu ʻAwa Workshop with Kukini Suwa

ʻAwa (Piper methysticum, a.k.a. Kava) is an important ceremonial plant in Hawai‘i and across Oceania. Special drinking cups, called ‘apu ‘awa, are made from a coconut shell, cut lengthwise, and used for drinking ‘awa. This three-hour workshop is led by Hawaiian language instructor and cultural practitioner Kukini Suwa. Participants will create an ʻapu from a whole coconut and finish with a high quality ʻapu. 2.5 hours will be spent creating an ʻapu (implement for drinking ʻawa/kava) from a niu (coconut). The workshop will conclude with a 30-minute introduction to ʻawa, a brief history of ʻawa in Hawaiʻi, ʻawa etiquette, and consumption. Participants are encouraged to bring a niu (coconut) from their home/district as to personalize the experience, however niu will be supplied to those who don't have.

Cost
New Members: $75, includes a Naupaka-level Garden Membership
Members: $50.25. Member discount will be applied at payment step, please call if you are unsure of your membership status.

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