Today we talked story with Dean Wong, Executive Director of Imua Family Services and master visionary of the Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku. In 2020 Imua purchased the 6-acre Wailuku Historic District property from the Yokouchi family as a dedicated space for learning and growing through play and exploration.
In 2024, the space will unveil Earth to Sky, a yearlong installation of bronze and steel sculptures by artist Steve Tobin spanning 10 to 30-feet in height that will 1) create a dynamic and enriching learning environment for children; 2) serve as a catalyst for community engagement; and 3) generate revenue for Imua programs as well as the broader Wailuku Arts District.
Please enjoy getting to know the vivacious Dean Wong in today's podcast, learning about his life's journey and unraveling the story of this place, this exhibit and the future opportunities presented by Imua Discovery Garden.
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Hui Mo‘olelo #30: Scott Fisher, Director of ʻĀina Stewardship at Hawai’i Land Trust & Kim Thayer of Mauna Kahalawai Watershed Partnership
Hui Mo‘olelo #28: Uncle “Gaby” Gouveia & Pualani Enos Dunn
Hui Mo‘olelo #27: Bruce Uʻu & Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins
Hui Mo‘olelo #26: Jeanette Nalani Kaauamo & Lopaka White
Hui Mo‘olelo #25: Joyce Kawahara & Dean Tokishi
Hui Mo‘olelo #24: Kevin Gavagan and his daughter Kukui Gavagan
Hui Moʻolelo #23: Andrew Chin & Michael Takemoto
Hui Mo‘olelo #22: Jennifer Freeland & Haines Burt Freeland
TALK STORY #21: Uncle Kevin Brown and Anthony Pfluke
TALK STORY #19: Anthony Pacheco and his father Henry Eskaran, Jr., Kamaʻāina of Lānaʻi
TALK STORY #18: Caroline Kahoʻiwai Belsom & Jocelyn Romero Demirbag
TALK STORY #17: Michael K. Nāhoʻopiʻi & Kelly McHugh-White
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TALK STORY #13: Wallette Pellegrino & Frank De Rego
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