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Moku O Keawe International Festival coming Nov. 3-5, 2011

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6th Annual Moku O Keawe International Festival and Cultural Workshops Celebrate Hula and the Arts

Workshop photo courtesy of Moku O Keawe International Festival

Workshop photo courtesy of Moku O Keawe International Festival

The 6th Annual Moku O Keawe International Hula Festival comes to life at Waikoloa Beach Resort, Nov. 3-5, with international hula competition, a Made-in-Hawaii Marketplace and more. One of Hawaii’s biggest hula events, Moku O Keawe offers an educational, entertaining and engaging experience for everyone.

International hula competition, Thursday through Saturday, Waikoloa Bowl at Queens’ Gardens. Moku O Keawe brings together hālau from Hawaii, Japan, and the U.S. mainland with top caliber hula competition in the areas of Hula Kahiko and Hula Auana.

  • Kahiko competition, Thursday, Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m.
  • Kupuna competition and awards, Friday, Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m.
  • ‘Auana competition and awards, Saturday, Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m.

Affordable for everyone, Moku O Keawe tickets are only $5 Lawn seating, $15 Reserved. (Beach chairs and mats welcomed!)

Hawaii Marketplace – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The Made-In-Hawaii Marketplace features some of the best products from the Island of Hawaii. Hula implements, fresh lei, silk-screened clothing, woven lauhala hats and purses and jewelry, are some of the offerings at the special marketplace.

Cultural Workshops, Nov. 3-5. The competition judges are asked to share their knowledge through workshops. As masters, their insights and experiences are offered on a personal basis, allowing participants an opportunity to learn about hula kahiko and hula auana, as the various lineages of the kumu hula are unique forms in style, repertoire, and interpretation. Registration is limited and students are urged to register early by visiting www.MOKIF.org.

  • Workshop #1: “Ko Ma‘i Ho‘eu‘eu” – Hula Ipu Heke Ole/Hula Auana: Nalani Kanakaole, Competition Judge. – 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Nov. 4 “Ko Ma‘i Ho’eu‘eu” was composed for King Kalakaua. The mele ma‘i honors the King and one of his popular mottos: “Ho‘ulu Lāhui” or “Increase the Race.” The use of the ipu in choreography adds percussion by the dancer. As a hula teacher for over fifty years, she is widely known as a difficult choreographer, affording the student of hula auana with many challenges. This three-hour class is limited to 50 students, with a donation of $50 for the three-hour hula workshop.
  • Workshop #2: Hula Workshop: Leialoha Amina, Competition Judge. – 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 4 Limited to 50 participants. Information will be provided soon. A donation of $50.00 includes class instruction.
  • Workshop #3: “Manu ‘O‘o” – Hula Auana: Iwalani Kalima, Competition Judge. – 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 5 A favored love song, this hula speaks of Hilo Hanakahi, the kanilehua rain, and the lehua clusters. Harry Naope, grandfather of George Naope, penned this mele ho‘oipoipo. Iwalani Kalima comes from the very talented Kalima ohana, known for their leo nahenahe. In addition to “Manu ‘O‘o,” the student will learn “Ka Manu,” as the ka‘i and ho‘i for the stage performance. A donation of $50 includes instructions for the three-hour hula workshop.
  • Workshop #4: “Palisa” – Hula Auana Workshop: Nani Lim Yap, Kumu Hula. – 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Nov. 3 Nani, a gifted singer, hula dancer, ukulele player and one of the Kumu Hula of the award-winning Hula Hālau Nā Lei O Kaholoku, is one of the “sweet angelic voices” of the popular musical family – the Lim Family of Kohala. “Palisa,” a song written by Kuana Torres, is a contemporary hula, as the song has just been released this year. The three-hour class is limited to 50 students. A donation of $50 includes instructions for the three-hour hula workshop.
  • Workshop #5: Wahi Pana: Kalahuipuaa – Huakai to South Kohala: Kaniela and Anna Akaka. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 The Kalahuipuaa Fishponds are the spiritual center of Mauna Lani Resort. The seven ponds—Kalahuipuaa, Kahinawao, Waipuhi, Waipuhi Iki, Hopeala, Milokukahi and Manoku—were used to raise fish and supplement ocean fishing. Daniel Akaka and his wife Anna, ambassadors of aloha, will direct the excursion of the famed site. This excursion begins at Waikoloa Beach Marriott with a bus shuttle departure at 10 a.m. A donation of $45.00 includes tour, historical facts, bus fees and box lunch.
  • Workshop #6: Pa‘u La‘i – Ti Leaf Skirt: Kika Nohara. – 1-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 In hula, only the green ti plant is used in making lei, skirts, and in ritual. Kika Nohara, a dancer with Halau O Kekuhi and is ranked a kumu through ‘uniki rites, will teach the hālau style of making the fresh green skirt. The three-hour hands-on workshop will share techniques and the preparation of the leaves. A kit will be provided to each participant. A donation of $50 includes instruction and all supplies including all ti leaves.
  • Workshop #7: Ipu Heke ‘Ole – Hula Gourd Instrument: Kalim and Kuuleialoha Smith. – 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 Implements are extensions of the body. In auana, the ipu heke ‘ole (single gourd), is held in one hand and tapped, swirled, and positioned within the choreography to enhance and illustrate the story lines. Kalim and Kuuleialoha Smith grow the ipu on lands of their forefathers. Select an ipu and create a percussion instrument that will last a lifetime! Class size is limited due to the number of gourds available. Only 25 students will have a selection of ipu. A donation of $75 includes a complete ipu heke kit and classroom instructions. (A hula workshop with the ipu heke ‘ole will be taught by Nalani Kanakaole the following day.)
  • Workshop #8: Ipu Heke – Hula Gourd Instrument: Kalim and Kuuleialoha Smith. – 9 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 4 The ipu heke is one of the percussion instruments of the hula kahiko. Kalim and Kuuleialoha Smith grow the ipu on lands of their forefathers. They have grown and made some of the most perfect instruments in modern times. Class size is limited due to the number of gourds available. Only 25 students will have a selection of ipu. A donation of $135 includes a complete ipu heke kit and classroom instructions.

The Moku O Keawe International Festival is sponsored by the Moku O Keawe Foundation, a private nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing, enriching and educating the practice and development of hula and its associated arts.

For information and tickets to events, visit www.MOKIF.com

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