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Cultural experiences abound at Grand Wailea during Maui Derm Hawaii 2024!
During your stay at Grand Wailea during Maui Derm Hawaii 2024, taking place January 22-26, 2024, take a little time to immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture through the many opportunities offered through the resort:
Resort Tour
Join a Grand Wailea Hawaiian cultural ambassador on a resort tour to learn about Hawaiian history and culture through stories, artifacts, and architecture.
Garden Tour
Tour the resort grounds and gardens with the head of landscaping and witness the resort farm-to-table philosophy in action, with local plants and fruits serving as an important source of ingredients for resort restaurants.
Hele Wai Eco Reserve Tour
Explore Maui’s native forest and the private conservation lands of Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve through the eyes of a local guide during a 2-mile hike. This tour gives you the chance to gain deeper insight into Maui’s native landscapes, local flora and fauna, and water conservation efforts—all while enjoying the island’s vivid natural beauty and stunning vistas.
Morning Chant
Greet the rising sun with a rousing e ala e chant on the sands of Wailea Beach and feel the mana (energy) of Maui flow through your body.
Grand Lūʻau
Immerse yourself in authentic Hawaiian culture with a spectacular lūʻau featuring traditional ceremonies, music, and dishes such as poi, kālua pig, poke, and haupia. Take a seat at your own private table overlooking Wailea Beach for an unforgettable evening filled with interactive entertainment, hula lessons, and amazing performances.
Hawai’i Land Trust Volunteer Days
Give back and connect with nature through volunteer opportunities with Hawaiʻi Land Trust, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit and nationally accredited land trust dedicated to protecting fragile lands. Volunteer Days are hosted on Maui at the Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes & Wetland Refuge and Nuʻu Refuge.
Hala Weaving
Weave a keepsake from the leaf of the Pandanus Tree.
Pipipi Bracelet Crafting
Learn about these tiny black snail shells found on the rocky shoreline of Wailea Beach and craft a keepsake bracelet.
Kukui Nut Bracelet Making
Make a bracelet from the nut of the Hawai’i State Tree.
Hū Kukui Making
Learn about Hū —an ancient Hawaiian game—and make your very own kukui nut spinning top.
Hula Lessons
Learn about Maui’s history and traditions through the basic steps of hula.
Papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i
Words, pronunciation, and history of the Hawaiian language are shared through fun and interactive activities.
Activities are planned on a weekly basis and class sizes are limited to guests with confirmed reservations. Click here for more activity information and reservations, and to view the weekly activity calendar.
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