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featuring Henry Auwae 2-disk DVD set From the age of five, Henry Auwae learned the art of la’au lapa’au (herbal medicine) from his grandmother, a woman whose knowledge extended back to mid-nineteenth century Hawai‘i. In this two-disk documentary series, “Papa” Auwae shares this traditional knowledge at a workshop in Keaukaha, Hawai‘i island, demonstrating the preparation of healing herbs and mineral rock (‘alaea). In a visit to the Wao Kele o Puna rain forest, he identifies rare medicinal plants and speaks to the importance of preserving them in their natural habitat. This digitally remastered DVD set replaces the original 33-minute program released in 1991. The newly edited and expanded feature documentary, along with special bonus features, contain virtually all the footage recorded of Henry Auwae at the Hawaiian Health Fair in Keaukaha, Hawai‘i, May 5, 1990, along with footage recorded at his residence in Keaukaha, and during a drive to and hike through Wao Kele o Puna rain forest, Sept. 27, 1989. Also appearing: Sabina Mahelona, Puhipau, Ipo Nihipali, Kunani Nihipali. Digitally remastered: 2011 Length, Disk One: The Hawaiian Art of Healing – 68 minutes Length, Disk Two: The Hawaiian Art of Healing Bonus Features – 78 minutes |
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