Creative Micronesia
Aug 8, 2026 • 1:00 PM
– 4:00 PM
Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum
Dance, fashion, and poetry showcasing cultures from across the islands of Micronesia.
schedule
Saturday, August 8, 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Guest MCs: Maya Soetero and Carol Ann Carl
- Opening protocol by the youth of Pacific Voices
- Traditional and contemporary dance performances representing various Micronesian islands
- Fashion show featuring Micronesian skirts modeled by members of Micronesian communities
- Poetry inspired by Micronesian skirts, performed by Hawaiʻi-based Pacific Islander poets
- 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Opening reception of new mini-exhibit "Arts of Oceania" in first floor display case. Meet artist Kalama Fallau and learn more about the Native Hawaiian and Māori handmade weapons on loan to the exhibit.