Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi will hold the 2018 Laau Lapaai series workshop at Hawaiian Home Lands Kuhio Hale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 7 in Waimea.
Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi will hold the 2018 Laau Lapaai series workshop at Hawaiian Home Lands Kuhio Hale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 7 in Waimea.
The workshop will be led by Po’okela Ikaika Dombrigues, who emphasizes the importance of helping people learn to malama their bodies. With high rates of diabetes, cancer and other ailments in Hawaii, Hui Malama aims to help people understand how they can care for their health.
Participants will learn about laau lapaau, the ancient Hawaiian practice of using herbs and plants to heal the body from a multitude of health conditions including hypertension, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and stress.
The free workshop is open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their lunch.
Info: Call the Hui Malama Traditional Health team at 969-9220
