July 26th-28th, 2012 in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington 

2011 Hapa Haole Hula Competition Results

Standings for Past Hapa Haole Competitions

  Ke Kukui Foundation presents the 2012

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July 26th and 27th. Times vary - check registration page below for details.

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.

And for those in our community who aren't hula, craft or music learners, we have a great class for you: Fort Vancouver Rangers will be teaching a custom "Kanaka Village" walking tour of Fort Vancouver. Find out more about Hawaiians in the Pacific Northwest over a century ago.

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

It’s always a fun time when you’re bumping elbows with prominent Hawaiian guest musicians and joining in for impromptu hula. Drinks and pupus available for purchase. This is an ALL AGES celebration - come on out and celebrate local style. Free event, donation suggested.

Friday, July 28th, 5pm  
Esther Short Park, W Columbia St. and 8th St.,  Downtown 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.

Saturday, July 28th, 10am-7pm
Esther Short Park, W Columbia St. and 8th St.,  Downtown Vancouver, WA 98660

Over 10,000 visitors have swayed to the rhythm as hula dancers, Portland, Taiko, Native Tribal dancers, and Polynesian singers filled the park with the heartbeat of their cultures. Arts, Crafts, and food vendors will round out this two day long outdoor festival which is now considered the third largest annual event at Esther Short Park.

Keiki events, traditional Hawaiian games, and nose flute making are just some of the additional activities to be offered.

This is a free event for all.

To see the 2010 Ho'ike & Hawaiian Festival Gallery of Photos, click HERE

Business Partners and Sponsors

To become a VENDOR at the 3 Days of Aloha Competition and Hawaiian Festival, please write to Elsie Alexander at:  elsie@kekukuifoundation.com

For information on ADVERTISING your business in our Festival event program, CLICK HERE to download a pdf of our ad specs.

To become a valued 3 Days of Aloha event SPONSOR, CLICK HERE to download sponsorship benefits and fees packet pdf.

2011 Premier Sponsors

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