CHECK OUT A LOCAL INDIGENOUS PACIFIC ISLANDER-OWNED BUSINESS!
Saturday, September 16, 2023
11am - 4pm
Wing Luke Marketplace
Free to the public.
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Mark your calendars for Heliaki Co's pop-up at the Wing Luke Museum Marketplace on Saturday, September 16th, from 11am-4pm! Shop a local Indigenous Pacific Islander-owned apparel brand and meet Celina Tupou-Fulivai, the creative visionary behind Heliaki. This event is free to the public.
100% of net proceeds from pop-up sales will be donated to Maui Food Bank to support those affected by the Lahaina fires.
Heliaki Collective serves as a conduit for cultural resistance. As a community organizer, Tupou-Fulivai's work is deeply rooted in activism and inclusivity, learning valuable lessons from the African American community in Tacoma, Washington. The word Heliaki, is a Tongan poetic device that layers meaning from experiences, culture, family, and community, reflecting her commitment to storytelling and sparking conversations.
Through garments like the “Pacific Islanders Are Not Invisible” Tee, she aims to represent NHPI people and bring awareness to issues affecting the Pacific. The brand's foundation in community organizing is evident, with Tupou-Fulivai's spirit and "mana" infused into every piece.
Her hope for Heliaki is not only to grow but to create economic opportunities and educational dialogues through design and fashion. Whether addressing climate change or cultural representation, Heliaki's garments are designed to inspire empathy, critical thinking, and change.
Are you a member of the museum? Members get 10% off year-round and 20% off the day they join or renew!