Come join us for a vibrant celebration of Pasifika culture at Steep (formerly KBT Café)! Immerse yourself in the rich traditions, music, dance, and cuisine of the Pacific Islands. Performances in hula, mele, siva Samoa, and Fijian Meke from students at Yale and other visiting schools will go on throughout the event as you taste and make Pasifika foods such as Kalo (taro) and ‘Ulu (breadfruit). Practice Fijian stamping, learn Hawaiian Sign Language with Linda Lambrecht, and observe an ‘awa ceremony by two distinguished guests from the University of Hawai’i, Mānoa, ‘Ulise Funaki and professor Lelemia Irvine.
Registration for General Admission is strongly encouraged but not required.
Registration for the Dinner Service is required.
Location: Steep (formerly KBT Café) (219 Prospect Street New Haven, CT 06511)
Schedule
2:00–2:30 Opening Ceremony: Oli Aloha, Opening Remarks
2:30–4:00 Workshops: Lei Making (led by Mikiala Ng), Ku’i Kalo and ‘Ulu (led by Joshua Ching), Fijian Stamping (led by Meera Mishra and Emma Slagle), Hula (led by Helen Shanefield)
2:30–5:00 Performances: Meke (performed by Meera Mishra, Joshua Ching, and Jairus Rhoades), Songs (performed by the Yale Glee Club), Hula (performed by Helen Shanefield and Moani Farias)
5:00–6:00 Dinner + Entertainment: Pasifika Menu (by Yale Catering), Orchestral Compositions (performed by Erin Nishi and Jairus Rhoades), Siva Samoa (performed by Angela Chen), Tinikling (performed by Kasama)
6:30–8:00 Teach-Ins + Closing Ceremony: Kava Teach-In (by Dr. lelemia Irvine and Ulise Funaki), HSL Teach-In (by Ms. Minda Lambrecht and Ms. Jenny Blake), Closing Oli and Chants
