FOR THE COMMUNITY, BY THE COMMUNITY

Mission
​​The Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival serves to promote and perpetuate Hawaiian culture in the Pacific Northwest by enriching and strengthening the community and celebrating the arts and culture of Hawai'i. This free, family-oriented cultural event is a great opportunity for the community to experience Hawai'i right here in the Pacific Northwest.

In response to social and economic challenges with the high cost of living in Hawai'i and a limited supply of low-wage jobs, many Native Hawaiians are moving to the continental United States seeking a better life. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, more than half (55%) of Native Hawaiians reside outside their ancestral lands. The 2010 Census reported 70,000 Native Hawaiians are living in Washington state, with those numbers growing every day seeking affordable housing, better paying jobs and opportunities. As the Native Hawaiians diaspora continues to grow, so does the number of generations born away from their ancestral homeland and cultural roots. 

​The Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival  aims to create a community based "home away from home" and in memory of Hawai'i by celebrating the music, dance, history and educational programs that preserve and perpetuate the unique cultural heritage of Hawai'i.

Live Aloha Committee:
​Cyndi Aiona Kahaiali'i
ʻEhu Bentley
Lorna Deryk
Candace Nagao
​Mililani Cook
Kamalei Brandon