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Talk Story and watch live Polynesian wood carving.
Polynesian Wood Carving in Hawaii
Polynesian Wood Carving in Hawaii
Give it a try yourself!
Live Wood carving demo at on Maui

Polynesian Wood Carving on Maui

By Oni Foundation Inc - Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$44 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

This is a charming, insightful and a even little bit suspenseful experience as he takes a raw piece of wood to a finished carving before your eyes. There's nothing like us in all of Hawai'i. Enjoy our unique “Migrations” Galleries that trace Hawai'i's history through costumes, dance implements and musical instruments of the various cultures that have migrated to Hawai'i. Conveniently located in Central Maui you can also shop and enjoy the Queen Ka'ahumanu Food Court.

Activity location

  • Oni Foundation Inc - Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center
    • 275 West Kaahumanu Avenue
    • 96732, Kahului, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Oni Foundation Inc - Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center
    • 275 West Kaahumanu Avenue
    • 96732, Kahului, Hawaii, United States

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Polynesian Wood Carving on Maui
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 pm
Price details
NZ$44.23 x 1 AdultNZ$44.23

Total
Price is NZ$44.23
Until Thu, 26 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHand-carved keepsake.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTools and wood provided to try it yourself.
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide (English)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge not included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals/Refreshments not included.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

This is 1 hour experience. Arrive early to check in and peruse our three galleries of cultural costume exhibits that depict the Migrations to Hawai’i over the centuries, and how the various cultures influenced dance, art and Hawaiian life. From the First Polynesians to plantation era to modern Hawai’i, this is a vibrant and educational series of displays sure to delight and enlighten. Then starting at 1:00pm, enjoy an hour of Talk Story by our expert wood carver. He’ll explain the tools, methods and his approach to the ancient craft. Watch as he creates a carving from start to finish and shares some of the history, tradition, and symbology of Polynesian carving and his own family’s generations of carving. You'll even get a chance to give it a try. No experience necessary. All ages. Great for the whole family. Includes a hand carved keepsake.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESOni Foundation Inc - Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center
    • 275 West Kaahumanu Avenue
    • 96732, Kahului, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEOni Foundation Inc - Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center
    • 275 West Kaahumanu Avenue
    • 96732, Kahului, Hawaii, United States

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