The Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hāmākua - Honokaa, HI

Richard Jones

Interesting place to visit if you want to know more of the history of the town. Free to enter. Donations accepted

Taylor Jones

Food was simple but tasty and with local flare. The owners are personable and spoke to us about the heritage of the place. In 2024, they will have been open for 100 years. Family run with great food.

Pat Bertroche

Honokaa is a pretty neat place. Close to the birthplace of Kamehameha. The cultural center was great, showing the Hawaiian Royalty over the years. They always have something going on, and this week was the rodeo.

David Maas

Nicely done for a small space to work with. If you want to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and passion of people who live there, it's very educational and interesting.

前島浩一

その昔の１人旅にて・・・（＾＾）

ここの建物の正面から見て左端の倉庫の様なところで、
白人のおばちゃんが雑貨屋？リサイクルショップ？
みたいなお店を営んでいて、
７０年代に日本のパチンコ屋さんにあった
パチンコ台の右下個所にある
大きなレバーを手で弾いて玉を打つ手動式の
パチンコ台があったのでめっちゃ驚いた（＾＾驚）！！！
中古良品くらいの中々良い状態でして・・・
＄４２０だったかな～！？
そんなくらいの値札が貼ってありました（＾＾）
（おばちゃんをめっちゃ口説いて値切れば
＄３００くらいにしてくれたかな（＾＾？）
みたいに想った・・・）
正にレアもの発見！！！って感じですね～（＾０＾）ｂ◎

それでは・・・
また何かありましたら・・・（＾０＾）／☆彡◎

追記
当時に所持していた携帯にて、
旅の写真をいっぱい撮りましたが、
携帯が破損した為、
写真は無しでの投稿に成ります（ーー；）

この建物の裏に
とてつもなく大きな番犬がおりまして、
放し飼いにされてますので厳重注意です！！！
最悪の場合嚙み殺される危険性があります！！！

もし？ハワイ島に興味がありましたら、
ホノカアボーイ（日本映画）
などもおすすめですねー（＾＾）ｂ◎

Emi Soga

Amazing place that is open to all. An inspiring kumu who will let you experience the holistic culture of Hawaii. Super recommend to come chant, dance, or work with the hands. One of my most favorite places and people in the world!

Leina'ala Sleightholm

The cultural center strives to share Hawaiian culture and values to all who are interested. They are very inclusive and welcome not only people from the Honoka'a community to participate in their events and workshops, but everyone from everywhere. They give children the opportunity to learn by connecting with the 'aina, the earth and all the elements and learn in a very Hawaiian way via their summer programs and other programs throughout the year. Currently, the Kukulu exhibit is on display and showcases the current movement happening on Mauna Kea, and captures moments of it in photos, and various artwork that was inspired by the stand to protect Mauna Kea and all sacred places, here and abroad, like Standing Rock, and the salmon of the Winnemum Wintu. The cultural center is a very welcoming place to visit or sign up for a class or workshop.

Valerie Van Pham

Go here for their TuTu & Me program for preschoolers. Excellent teachers. Excellent, challenging, differentiated curriculum, engaging resources, in short, the best preschool experience any child could be offered. Great community resource.