Behind the Bloom – Kimo and J – “Talk Story” about Lei- at Lanikuhonua
I had the distinct pleasure to “talk story” with Kimo Keaulana- about Lei- and he brought his extensive collection to share with us and teach us more about Shell Lei, Fire Flower Lei- and Feather Lei- in this Behind the Bloom show today!
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/behind-the-bloom-kimo-and-j-talk-story-about-lei-at-lanikuhonua
Today on our FREE Behind the Bloom Video – I have a Treat- I had a once in a lifetime experience – to “Talk Story” with Kimo Keaulana! Kimo is a Cultural Practitioner, Hawaiian Educator and Hula Master- who was introduced to me through our mutual friend- Jennifer Fiedler- Co Author of “Lei Aloha” with Meleana Estes- and Author of The Essential Bar Book.
Kimo shares amazing flower information about the Fire Flower Lei- and how it’s created and the intricate construction of this treasured lei!
You meet Kimo, Jenny and many more of the Amazing Flower Friends I made while filming our Two Part Episodes about Hawaii and the Culture of Lei- for J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom on PBS.
Part One- Lei of the Land
Part Two - A Day for Lei - Watch at these Links!
Kimo shares one of his incredible shell lei- and shares how they are constructed- and how these lei can be used as collateral to purchase a house- in Hawaii… Amazing!
Kimo brought his priceless Lei collection to the Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute - (translation: Where Heaven meets the Earth) – to share with us. Kimo is truly, a Hawaiian Treasure and graciously invited us to the honored place to share the story of lei- and inform us about the Culture of Lei.
Two of the Incredible Feather Lei- that Kimo shares with us- as we ‘talk story’ about lei construction, customs and lore…
In this Very Special Behind the Bloom- Kimo and I “talk story” (Kimo tells us- that “talk story” is ‘chit chat’ in Hawaii) – Kimo’s knowledge about Lei- and these examples he shares- are treasures from his personal collection.
More of the Feather Lei examples from Kimo’s Personal collection- these feather lei- are used to adorn hats… this Blue one is made from Peacock feathers… So Beautiful!
I can’t wait to you to learn more about Shell Lei, Fire Flower Lei- and Feather Lei- with Kimo on location at Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute on Oahu! Please enjoy Kimo and his incredible teachings and talent. Kimo is a wonderful friend- and true Hawaiian Treasure!
Kimo brought an incredible historic collection of lei for our discussion about lei- and the culture of lei- during our visit to Lanikuhonua.
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