Mahi La Pierre, an artist, educator and conservationist, led this very hands-on session where participants learned how to fashion a traditional, Hawaiian instrument, the ipu hōki‘oki‘o (gourd whistle). Only reaching 2 to 3 inches in height, the ipu hōki‘oki‘o are delicate instruments that make an enchanting sound. Mahi explained the history of this instrument and demonstrated playing techniques. At the end of the session, everyone took home a decorated gourd whistle practicing a tune along the way home.
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