2021 Event Schedule
All times listed in PST
Sunday, September 12, 2021 - 1:00 pm PST
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HULA WORKSHOPS
*anytime access Join the talented and graceful Miss Aloha Hula with TEHANI GONZADO Hula Workshop - Lei Pua Hinahina Hula Workshop - Keʻei
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MUSICAL PEFORMANCES
We are excited to have you join us for "Na Mele Hawai'i" a celebration of the music from our 'aina with our master artists 1:00 pm Steven Espaniola
1:40 pm Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel 2:15 pm Stephen Inglis 3:05 pm Keʻolu 3:50 pm Honoka 4:15 pm Jon Yamasato |
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13th Annual Live Aloha Hawaiian Culture Festival"Na Mele Hawai’i"
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Our theme this year is "Na Mele Hawai’i", celebrating the music and history of Hawai'i.
Please join us to help spread the spirit of Aloha! |
Upcoming Events
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Seattle Hula Workshop Weekend
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11:00am-1:00pm HULA ‘AUANA WORKSHOP “NA PU’UWAI HAOKILA” with Robert Cazimero ($75)
Join Robert as he guides you through this mele honoring the Mauna Kea protectors with his original choreography for a composition from award winning haku mele, Zach Lum.
Join Robert as he guides you through this mele honoring the Mauna Kea protectors with his original choreography for a composition from award winning haku mele, Zach Lum.
2:00pm-4:00pm HULA ‘AUANA Workshop • “‘OHU’OHU O’AHU” with Kuana Torres Kahele ($75)
Transport yourself to the misty Ko’olau mountains on O’ahu’s windward side in this gorgeous hula ‘auana. Kuana takes you through the inspiration for this original mele from his O’ahu CD.
Transport yourself to the misty Ko’olau mountains on O’ahu’s windward side in this gorgeous hula ‘auana. Kuana takes you through the inspiration for this original mele from his O’ahu CD.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 9
10:00AM-12:00PM NIʻIHAU SHELL EARRING WORKSHOP with Kuana Torres Kahele ($75)
Join Kuana as he shares the history and heritage of the island of Niihau. Learn the techniques for gathering, sorting and piercing the rare shells of Niihau. Students will each receive a prepared packet of Niihau shells that enable them to make a pair of earrings valued at $150.
10:00AM-12:00PM NIʻIHAU SHELL EARRING WORKSHOP with Kuana Torres Kahele ($75)
Join Kuana as he shares the history and heritage of the island of Niihau. Learn the techniques for gathering, sorting and piercing the rare shells of Niihau. Students will each receive a prepared packet of Niihau shells that enable them to make a pair of earrings valued at $150.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 10
9:00am-11:00am FRESH LEI WORKSHOP with Kuana Torres Kahele ($60)
Learn the art of lei making as Kuana takes you step by step through a mixed flower lei in the Wili style. Ingredients will be provided to make one full lei, however students may end of finishing at home.
Kuana will provide mixed flowers and greens for students to make a mixed flower and fern lei.
9:00am-11:00am FRESH LEI WORKSHOP with Kuana Torres Kahele ($60)
Learn the art of lei making as Kuana takes you step by step through a mixed flower lei in the Wili style. Ingredients will be provided to make one full lei, however students may end of finishing at home.
Kuana will provide mixed flowers and greens for students to make a mixed flower and fern lei.
12:00pm-2:00pm “O MAKALAPUA” HULA ‘AUANA WORKSHOP with Robert Cazimero ($75)
Robert will have you swaying freely amid kāwelu grasses with his original choreography for this classic Hawaiian mele. Attendees will incorporate modern ‘auana hula motions to communicate the poetry of the song.Students should have a basic hula background in order to take this workshop.
Robert will have you swaying freely amid kāwelu grasses with his original choreography for this classic Hawaiian mele. Attendees will incorporate modern ‘auana hula motions to communicate the poetry of the song.Students should have a basic hula background in order to take this workshop.
3:00-5:00pm Hula ‘Auana Workshop “NANI WAI’ALE” with Kuana Torres Kahele ($75)
This title track from Kuanaʻs latest CD takes you to the lush uplands of Piʻihonua on his island home of Hawaiʻi Keawe. This gorgeous choreography tells the story of this magical place.
This title track from Kuanaʻs latest CD takes you to the lush uplands of Piʻihonua on his island home of Hawaiʻi Keawe. This gorgeous choreography tells the story of this magical place.
Robert Cazimero and Kuana Torres Kahele In Concert
Sat, October 9, 2021 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Multi award winning recording artist and Kumu Hula Robert Cazimero joins renowed falsetto artist and songwriter, Kuana Torres Kahele for a special evening of Hawaiian Music and Hula. Hula special guests include, Alaka'i Lastimado, star student of Cazimero and Miss Aloha Hula Tehani Gonzado.
TICKETS $35-$50 General Admission
Doors open at 4:30pm for this 6:00pm show. Come early to shop our Hawaiian marketplace.
$99 VIP Package Limited to 72 seats. (Best Value!)
Private VIP entrance
Premiere Concert Seating
Private pre-show meet-and-greet with light refreshments.
One admission per ticket holder to the VIP Gifting Suite to select a free item valued at up to $150. (Autographed CD bundles, Niihau Earrings, Tahitian Pearl chokers, gift cards and other valuable prizes)
TICKETS $35-$50 General Admission
Doors open at 4:30pm for this 6:00pm show. Come early to shop our Hawaiian marketplace.
$99 VIP Package Limited to 72 seats. (Best Value!)
Private VIP entrance
Premiere Concert Seating
Private pre-show meet-and-greet with light refreshments.
One admission per ticket holder to the VIP Gifting Suite to select a free item valued at up to $150. (Autographed CD bundles, Niihau Earrings, Tahitian Pearl chokers, gift cards and other valuable prizes)
Who Are We?
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Wonder how this Festival is put together?Behind the scenes we have an AMAZING committee of Hawaiian and Hawaiian-culture-loving community members that plan year round for this annual Festival. But we can't do it alone! Please donate to the Festival to help us produce it every year!
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