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Cemetery Pupu Theatre – Yesterday’s News
June 16, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until June 24, 2017
Fridays & Saturdays, June 16 & 17 and June 23 & 24:
Cemetery Pupu Theatre – Yesterday’s News. The widespread attainment of literacy by Hawaiians gave rise to a vibrant and important role for newspapers among the general population. Newspapers were used for Christian educational purposes, to record and debate Hawaiian history and culture, and to debate politics or argue for political activism. Local historic figures will be portrayed. Cemetery Pupu Theatre, Oahu Mortuary, 2162 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For tickets and information call (808) 538-1538 or visit https://www.missionhouses.org/event-calendar/8.