African exploration

Honolulu Academy of Arts visitors go on a cultural safari

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Tai Hawkins performed an African dance called "Fanga" yesterday at the African Cultural Safari at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Activities at the free event included a gallery hunt, African artwork, storytelling, African drumming and dance performances.

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Marcus Dantas, 6, tried his hand at stamping using a variety of African symbols.

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The hands of Saundy Bratton were a blur as she demonstrated a style of hair braiding.

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Landon Richards, 5, adjusted a mask that he made at one of the craft stations.