Bishop Museum
Mikiala Ayau (far right) leads a "Behind the Scenes
Tour" at Bishop Museum. Among the items on the
tour are lei niho palaoa, necklaces of braided
human hair with whale-tooth pendants.

Intimate look
at Bishop Museum

A new program at Bishop Museum called Ola Na Mo'olelo, or living stories, includes a dramatization of the life of High Chief Liloa followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of Pacific artifacts.

The 20-minute play, " 'UmiaLiloa," tells the story of the chief and the rivalry between his sons 'Umi and Hakau.

Admission is free and it is presented at 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The tour follows at 1:30 p.m. each day for a fee of $15.

It is open to people 12 and older and includes a behind-the-scenes look at collections of ancient Hawaiian stone, kapa, feather and wood artifacts, as well as cultural implements brought to Hawaii by immigrants.

For more information, call 847-3511.

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