Get up close and personal with performers, artists, and other presenters at the "House of Knowledge," where you can ask questions, get involved, and interact with the presenters.

You may find yourself stringing a lei, handling shark's tooth weapons, learning an instrument or a dance, finding out about Hawaiian royalty and palaces, or joining in a sing-along.

Storytellers, bone carvers, voyagers on ocean-going canoes, and tattooists from the Hawaiian and Maori tradition are among those who have presented. The schedule is varied and always interesting.

Each year, the Festival seeks funding to bring specialized expertise and knowledge, with some artists traveling from Hawaii, New Zealand, or other South Pacific islands.