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You like tok? Try come tomorrow
Two events at Kumu Kahua Theatre celebrate and explore pidgin English.First, "Tok Hybolics," 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, is sponsored by Hybolics magazine, which offers this description:
"Da theme is 'Tok.' Past and present Hybolics contributors going get togeddahs for share their creative expressions in regards to da issues pertaining to language in Hawai'i and its use in socialization, edjumacation and media representation.
"Wea else going get someting dis ecclectic and dis electrick all in one jam-pack event?"
Speakers will be Lee Cataluna, Cedric Yamanaka, Katana, Darryl Keola Cabacungan, Lisa Linn Kanae, Michael Puleloa and Rodney Morales.
The event is free; call 366-1272.
Next month, Bamboo Ridge Press is holding"4 da Luv of Pidgin," 7 p.m. Feb. 4.
"Pidgin Guerilla" Lee A. Tonouchi will emcee speakers bradajo (Jozuf Hadley), plus Cataluna, Kanai and Yamanaka.
The event will begin with a pupu reception and music by Chris Planas, then feature readings in pidgin.
Admission is $15; free for members of Bamboo Ridge Press. Call 626-1481 or e-mail brinfo@bambooridge.com.
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New releases from Hawaii authors
By Burl Burlingame
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"The Art of Tivaevae" by Lynnsay Rongokea, photographs by John Daley (University of Hawaii Press, $29.95)More than a century ago, missionaries introduced fabric to the Cook Islands and before you knew it, the ladies there were cranking out brightly colored quilts. They have their own design traditions and styles that are roughly analogous to Hawaii's quilters. Those interested in such things will likely snatch this up -- the colors fairly sizzle on the page, and Daley's photographs are first-rate and well-printed. At this price, the book is also a bargain.
"Asia's Maritime Bead Trade" by Peter Francis, Jr. (University of Hawaii Press, $52)Bead expert Francis has constructed here something that isn't so much about art as it is about art history and archaeology. As one of the earliest -- and most portable -- art forms, beads are a rich source of both cultural and individual expression. The approach here is perhaps overly scholarly for a general-interest publication, which is reflected by the price. It has charts and footnotes galore, and was perhaps a repackaged master's thesis. But you'll sleep well at night knowing it's available in your public library if you need to look something up.
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