The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo

Molokai cultural practitioner and co-owner of Maui Grown 808 LLP, U’i Kahue, makes a lei po’o Friday afternoon at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua’s Celebration of the Arts. The theme for the 31st annual tribute to Hawaiian culture, language and arts is “He Aha Ko’u Kuleana — What is My Responsibility.”

More than 60 of the state’s top artisans, educators, cultural practitioners, speakers and entertainers are participating in the two-day event that concludes Saturday.

A full slate of events are scheduled throughout the day Saturday, including volunteer planting activities, a screening of Ken Burgmaier’s short film on the 30th anniversary of the event and the Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha’iha’i Falsetto Contest. Sunday Easter brunch will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton’s Ulana Terrace.

To view the full schedule, visit kapalua celebrationofthearts.com.

SECOND PHOTO: Lauhala weaver Pohaku Kaho’ohanohano helps Ka Umeke Ka’eo student Dena Turalde, 14, of Hilo make a lauhala fan Friday.

The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo

THIRD PHOTO: Haiku wood carver, craftsman and musician Calisto Palos Jr. (left) talks with Iris MacIntosh Friday afternoon at the Celebration of the Arts.

The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo

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