LĪHU‘E, KAUA‘I (APRIL 30, 2026) — The Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) invites the community to experience The Science of Kapa, Kaulele’s first Hawaiian culture and science pop-up exhibit.
Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., this free, family-friendly exhibit offers an immersive journey into the traditional and scientific processes behind kapa (Hawaiian bark cloth) making. Designed for all ages, the experience blends ʻike Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian knowledge) with hands-on learning through the guiding principles of kilo (observe), nō‘ī (investigate), and ‘imi Ioa (explore).
“The Science of Kapa” brings culture to life through interactive stations where visitors can create with hands-on kapa-inspired activities, learn through engaging, science based exhibits, and connect with ʻike kupuna (ancestral knowledge) and cultural practices.
“This exhibit is about more than kapa—it’s about reconnecting our community to ʻike Hawaiʻi through a modern, engaging lens,” said Kaulele Aglipay, Kaulele Exhibit Coordinator. “We’re creating a space where keiki, families, and visitors can experience culture in action.”
The exhibit is part of INPEACE Kaulele’s broader mission to strengthen Native Hawaiian identity and educational pathways through culturally grounded programming.
What: The Science of Kapa Pop-Up Exhibit
When: May 18–31, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Kukui Grove Center (across from Ainofea)
Cost: Free and open to the public
“At Kukui Grove, we are always looking for ways to enrich our community, and partnering with INPEACE allows us to do just that,” said Daphne Halverson, Kukui Grove Center’s Marketing and Specialty Leasing Manager. “This interactive exhibit is a beautiful opportunity for our keiki and families to learn through doing, bringing culture to life in a way that is both educational and memorable.”
Support for this exhibit is provided by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Kukulu Ola Program, with additional support from Kīlohana Collective, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the National Science Foundation.
For more information, visit inpeace.org/events or call (808) 693-7222.
About INPEACE
The Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE), established in 1994, is a 501(c)3 grassroots organization governed by a 12-member Board of Directors. INPEACE’s mission is to improve the quality of life for Native Hawaiians through community partnerships that provide educational opportunities and promote self-sufficiency. INPEACE’s work is approached through a collective leadership model that engages all levels of staff and community, continues to raise the bar for its expectations, and ensures that INPEACE’s vision becomes a reality, creating a lasting impact for future generations.
