Creative Micronesia
Aug 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum
Dance, fashion, and poetry showcasing cultures from across the islands of Micronesia.
schedule
Saturday, August 8, 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Guest MCs: Maya Soetero and Carol Ann Carl
- 1:00 p.m. Opening protocol by the youth of Pacific Voices
- 1:25 p.m. Opening remarks
- 1:40 - 2:00 p.m. Mama Inno and Pacific Voices storytelling
- 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Fashion show and live poetry
- 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Opening reception of new mini-exhibit "Arts of Oceania" in first floor display case. Meet artist Kalama Fallau and learn more about the Native Hawaiian and Māori handmade weapons on loan to the exhibit.
- 2:35 - 2:50 p.m. DJ Ramwa and live musical performances
- 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Community Poem Activity (audience participation) led by Tristan Henry
- 3:35 - 3:45 p.m. Poetry and storytelling
- 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. DJ Ramwa and live musical performances