Growing an Ipu

I have been wanting to try my hand at growing an ipu. You can buy the seeds from our friend at wwww.ipufarm.com or on ebay from seller hukilau1991. I have seen both company's ipu and they are both nice. It is hard to buy an ipu online, since there are different sizes and thickness to the ipus. But if you want a certain one, both can help you.
Ever since I saw the ipu farm at PIFA, this idea has been growing. Even though we have a few ipu and a ipu heke, it is a different feeling when you make your own. I bought the seeds online and they came with the instructions.
I planted the seeds in a warm and sunny area and have been keeping the soil moist. Unfortunately I started my growing season a bit late, so we will see how well my ipu do. About after a week of keeping the soil moist, the plants started to sprout. Since the season is a bit different in Chicago, verses the Florida or California weather (where the 2 companies are from) I will see how well I can grow the plants.
I did not plant all my seeds this year, so if it is not so successful this year, I always have next year. Plus I can always buy more seeds!

Hula Days 2010

Hula Association of the Midwest is sponsoring a Hula Days October 8 to October 10. The event will be held in Itasca.


Workshop Schedule
Friday October 8, 2010
7:00pm Learn chant with Kumu Hula June Tanoue
Saturday October 9, 2010
9:00am – 3:00pm Workshop with Kumu Hula, Uluwehi Guerrero

Saturday October 9, 2010
Evening Uluwehi Guerrero Concert & Participants' Hoike in the hotel's ballroom.
Sunday October 10, 2010
9:00am – 3:00pm Workshop with Kumu Hula, Uluwehi Guerrero

Go to www.hulamidwest.com for details and to register.
If you are not a member for the Hula Association of the Midwest, you can also join on their website. It is a non profit organization so help spread the Aloha spirit and join!

Singglot

Join Isla Pacifika at Singgalot July 18th!
The Filipino American Historical Society of Illinois is having a presentation in Schaumburg, IL.

On Sat/Sun, July 17-18
American Indian/Filipino American Cross-Cultural Connections: A Journey of Discovery – Art, Music, Poetry, Martial Arts Demo, Igorot Rhythyms, Food

Isla Pacifika will be Hawaiian dancing on July 18th. Admission is free, so please join us!



For more details visit: http://www.fahschicago.org/