FHN + Kohala Artists’ Cooperative
October 14-20, 2018
Kohala Artists’ Cooperative, Kapa’au, Hawai’i

Laka, Goddess of Hula is a mural created in collaboration with community members at the Kohala Artists’ Cooperative located on the northern tip of the Island of Hawai’i. The mural project was blessed at the onset by Kahu Kealoha Sugiyama during an opening ceremony, and concluded a week later with a beautiful hula performance by Hula Halau O Mana’olana O Kohala. The mural portrays Laka, who is a goddess of hula, framed by a halo of taro leaves. Her hair is shown flowing, depicting the constant winds of Kapa’au. She inspires the hula dancer. Laka is also credited as a goddess of the forest. She makes the forest grow and thrive. We must show respect and ask for entrance into the forest, which is Laka’s realm.