storytelling
Teaching Hawaiian Culture
19/02/13 14:19
This is why we do the things we do....
I have been blessed to be able to help numerous clients tell their stories – all in the effort of making the world a better place. One recent marketing video project was for a Hillsboro, Oregon based non-profit called KIAKO, which is an acronym for “Ka'ana 'Ike A Ka 'Ohana”, or “Sharing Knowledge Through Families”. Their mission is to cultivate Hawaiian arts, language and heritage in the Pacific Northwest.
I was able to help them get the word out about a summer camp they have, called Ho’omoana, which teaches kids about the Hawaiian culture – through games, music, hula, art and language. For many people from Hawai’i, living on the mainland can make them feel like a foreigner or outsider because of their different culture. (I have had this experience, I am a TCK or third culture kid). Hawai’i is a melting pot of people, with a very strong culture of diversity, love and respect. Being able to teach these things to a family's kids here on the mainland gives them context to why things are done in a certain way, and perpetuates the culture.
These summer camp sessions are open to all kids, whether they have a Hawaiian background or not, and offer many great lessons. If you or someone you know might be interested in a summer activity for your kids, check this out. Aloha!
I have been blessed to be able to help numerous clients tell their stories – all in the effort of making the world a better place. One recent marketing video project was for a Hillsboro, Oregon based non-profit called KIAKO, which is an acronym for “Ka'ana 'Ike A Ka 'Ohana”, or “Sharing Knowledge Through Families”. Their mission is to cultivate Hawaiian arts, language and heritage in the Pacific Northwest.
I was able to help them get the word out about a summer camp they have, called Ho’omoana, which teaches kids about the Hawaiian culture – through games, music, hula, art and language. For many people from Hawai’i, living on the mainland can make them feel like a foreigner or outsider because of their different culture. (I have had this experience, I am a TCK or third culture kid). Hawai’i is a melting pot of people, with a very strong culture of diversity, love and respect. Being able to teach these things to a family's kids here on the mainland gives them context to why things are done in a certain way, and perpetuates the culture.
These summer camp sessions are open to all kids, whether they have a Hawaiian background or not, and offer many great lessons. If you or someone you know might be interested in a summer activity for your kids, check this out. Aloha!
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