Folktales & Legends from Hawaii with Storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung

E Komo mai! Welcome to the Islands of Hawaii! Embark on your journey with storyteller, Alton Takiyama-Chung, a local boy who grew up with the magic and superstitions of the Islands. Hear the legends of Pele, the goddess of the volcano, her brother, Kamohoali’i, the shark god, of the demi-god Maui and more. Plunge into the culture of the Island through the stories and legends of one of the most isolated and beautiful places in the world. www.altonchung.com

Alton has performed in schools, libraries, museums, and universities across the country. He has created multicultural programs sharing Asian folk tales from many countries as well as legends from Hawaii. Through historical research and conducting oral history interviews, he tells stories from the Hawaiian Monarchy and from the Plantation Days, as well as those which describe the Japanese American Experience of WWII. Alton has performed at the Chicago History Museum, the Bishop Museum, the Japanese American National Museum, the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Oregon Historical Society, University of Hawaii at Hilo, Oregon State University, the International School (Portland, OR), University of San Diego, as well as many library systems and schools. Alton is a proud member and former Chairperson for the National Storytelling Network.