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MEDIA RELEASE To culminate the 150th anniversary of the Beamer-Solomon Hula Halau O Poohala, Waimea’s traditional hula school will present the third and final “Eia ka Hula (Behold the Hula), E Hula Mai Kakou (Come and Dance)” Trilogy performance 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Kahilu Theatre. Doors open at 5 p.m. and seating is […]

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Photographs from the 6th Annual Moku O Keawe International Festival.

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff Winners of Kupuna Competition Friday, Nov. 4 at Waikoloa Beach Resort KUPUNA HULA GROUP 1st place – Nā Kumu Hula Kalani and Kahikina Asing with their kÅ«puna of Ke Ala O Ke Ao Cultural Arts Studio 2nd place in Kupuna group competition – Hau’oli’s Masako Aketa Hula Studio 3rd place in Kupuna […]

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The 6th Annual Moku O Keawe International Hula Festival comes to the Waikoloa Beach Resort with an international hula competition, a Made-in-Hawai‘i Marketplace, workshops and more.

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The 29th annual Kupuna Hula Festival is coming to the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa Wednesday and Thursday (Sept 14-15). The theme for this year’s festival is “Ola I Ka Wai A Ka ‘Opua” (There is life in the water from the clouds).

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MEDIA RELEASE A new opportunity for dancers of all levels to experience hula and Polynesian dance is now available, with the establishment of Alohi Polynesian Dance Academy for the Performing Arts, in Waimea. Classes are offered for both wahine and kane dancers, from keiki as young as three, to tutu 65 and older, in a […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing the Hawaiian host culture with the community and visitors throughout May. Programs are free, but Park entrance fees may apply. Mark your calendars for these three upcoming events: * Lei Hulu and Ulana Papale Lauhala. Master lei maker Kilohana Domingo demonstrates the intricate art […]

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Complete results from the 48th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival 2011 Hula Competition April 28-30, Hilo Miss Aloha Hula 1. 1,071 points – Tori Hulali Canha Halau Kealaokamaile Kumu Hula Kealii Reichel Wailuku, Maui 2. 1,068 – Manalani Mili Hokoana English Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka Na Kumu Hula Napua Greig Makua & Kahulu Maluo-Huber […]

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Photos of the annual Merrie Monarch Parade in Hilo Saturday (April 30).

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The 48th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival kicked-off Sunday (April 24) with a Hoolaulea featuring music and hula at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.

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* 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 Artist Rod Cameron will be signing 2011 Merrie Monarch posters as Volcano Art Center (VAC) Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park celebrates Merrie Monarch Festival week with special events to celebrate the art and traditions of hula. VAC features artists, authors and cultural practitioners to share […]

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The sixth annual Moku O Keawe International Hula Festival will take place November 3-5, 2011 at Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast. The Festival, presented by Moku O Keawe Foundation, features topnotch women’s hālau from Hawai‘i, the Mainland USA, and Japan, competing in kahiko, ‘auana and kupuna divisions, solo and group.

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MEDIA RELEASE The Moku O Keawe Foundation has been awarded a $10,000 Community Event Grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). Funding will be used to continue their mission of Hawaiian cultural education, and present the 5th Annual Moku O Keawe Festival. “We are extremely grateful to OHA for their support and the confidence […]

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On Friday, Hau‘oli’s Masako Aketa’s Hula Studio won first place in Kupuna Hula and Pakahi competitions.

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