July 25th-27th, 2013
Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington
Ke Kukui Foundation presents the 2013
Thursday and Friday, July 25th and 26th, 2013
Location: Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen Beach
909 N Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR, 97217
Workshop Registration is now open. Click here!
Hula dancers and crafters of Hawaiian arts pilgrimage from around the globe to attend this one of a kind workshop. With preeminent master instructors from Hawai`i, the workshop offers instruction on dance, language, chant, history, current Hawaiian issues, music and cultural crafts. This year we are hosting na kumu hula Vicky Holt Takamine, Robert Cazimero, Manu Boyd and Leialoha Amina. Crafts include featherwork, basketweaving, lei making, and Hawaiian stamp. New this year is Hula Pu`uwai, a seated hula for dancers with physical disabilities.
To reserve Red Lion Hotel accomodations at a discounted rate, GO HERE.
Room quantitles are limited and rate lasts until July 9th or until full.
Thursday, July 25th 6:30pm-9:30pm
Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen Beach, JB's Nightclub and Lounge
909 N Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR, 97217
Dress up in your Aloha attire and celebrate with live music and dancing with particpants from across the globe. Rub elbows with the kumu and maybe, just maybe, they might play a song or dance a hula or two. This is an all ages and free event. Pupus and drinks available for purchase.
Friday, July 26th, 2013 5pm
Esther Short Park, W Columbia St. and 8th St., Vancouver, WA 98660
Classic Hapa Haole Music Lives! Join us for a throw back to this early modern era of hula & music. In keeping with the hapa-haole tradition, all songs within each category must be sung in English and the theme of the performance must be about Hawai`i. The era of music must be from the 1900 to 1959 period when classic Hapa Haole music was at it's prime. Prizes and recognition will be awarded to the winners. Winning soloists and groups will be showcased at the following day’s Ho`ike and Hawaiian Festival.
To reserve Red Lion Hotel accomodations at a discounted rate, GO HERE.
Room quantitles are limited and rate lasts until July 9th or until full.
For the 2012 Competition Results CLICK HERE or for Photo Gallery CLICK HERE
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Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 8am to 10pm
Esther Short Park, W Columbia St. and 8th St., Vancouver, WA 98660
We're excited to announce the 1st Annual Aloha Fun Run/Walk to bring awareness to health and exercise in the Hawaiian and Hawaiian-at-Heart community. Whether you're a serious runner or walking with the 'ohana (family), this 5K course will bring out the Aloha spirit as it follows along the beautiful Columbia River. Where else in the region can you get all full day of Hawaiian music, food, shave ice, and of course hula at the end of a run? More info COMING SOON.
2012 Recipient of the "Spirit of Tourism" Award • Vancouver USA Regional Tourism
Saturday, July 27th, 2013 10am-7pm
Esther Short Park,W Columbia St. and 8th St., Vancouver, WA 98660
Over 10,000 visitors have swayed to the rhythm as hula dancers and Polynesian singers filled the park
with the heartbeat of their cultures. Raffles, keiki (kids) activities, arts and crafts, business and delicious food vendors round out this two day long outdoor festival which is now considered the third largest annual event at Esther Short Park. Bring a low backed chair or blanket and enjoy the festivities.
This is a FREE all ages event. Mahalo for your support in continuing this tradition.
Business Partners and Sponsors
To become a VENDOR at the 3 Days of Aloha Competition and Hawaiian Festival, please write to Elsie Alexander at: vendors@kekukuifoundation.com
To become a valued 3 Days of Aloha event SPONSOR or to ADVERTISE, CLICK HERE to download the Sponsorship Benefits and Advertising Packet.
2012 Sponsors
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
The Longhouse Education & Cultural Center
City of Vancouver
The Columbian Newspaper
Royal Hawaiian Heritage Jewelry
Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille
OHA: Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Uwajimaya