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Hālauaola: Hula Conference 2009

Kū Ana Ka Hula I Ka Maka Ulu Ola

Hula Transforms the Center of Life’s Inspiration

Ka ‘Aha Hula ‘O Hālauaola 2009 Hula Conference will be an extraordinary gathering. More than 100 Kumu Hula, cultural practitioners, artisans, and hula enthusiasts will share their knowledge, experience and artistry with hundreds of participants. Each day will be filled with dawn-to-dark activities for anyone interested in hula and Hawaiian culture.  We are so pleased to be able to welcome all of you to O‘ahu and the beauties of this island.

Lālākea Foundation is proud to host the third gathering along with Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation and Kauahea Inc.  Overall Chairperson Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Kalama Heine has assembled a remarkable group of individuals who will assist in providing an exploration of Hawaiian cultural knowledge that is unequalled.

Ka ‘Aha Hula ‘O Hālauaola 2009 will provide an opportunity to explore the comprehensive insights held by the küpuna and bring them into a daily practice.  We will be filled to overflowing with those insights, understandings, and artistries which have been maintained and continued by Hawaiian cultural practitioners for hundreds of years. It is here that it is continued.

Kāmau Ke ‘Ea Mai Ka Hālau A Ola!

Dip into the inner reservoir of hula and experience life!

CONFERENCE BASICS

The Conference will be held July 25-31, 2009 at the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus, Honolulu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.  More information about registration and classes being offered will be posted here as they become available.

Prepare to be welcomed onto the sands of Kakuhihewa.  May Māmala’s sea provide peace and beauty, may the panorama of the Ko’olau strengthen you, and may the majesty of Ka’ala inspire you. E ola!