2009 Standings for Hapa Haole Competition
Ke Kukui Foundation presents the 2010
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. Kumu Hula for 2010 include: Vicky Holt-Takamine, Robert Cazimero, Leina`ala Kalama Heine, Leialoha Lim Amina, Liko Cooke and Niuli`i Heine.
Craft instructors include: Roland Cazimero on Guitar, Dr. Kaliko Chang for Lomi lomi massage, Gwen Kamisugi and Lorna Pacheco for Lauhala and Featherwork master Aunty Paulette Kahalepuna.
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.
Esther Short Park, W Columbia St. & 8th St., Vancouver, Washington
Hapa Haole Music Lives! Join us for a celebration of Waikiki’s wacky 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. 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. Deadline for entries has been extended to July 1st, 2010. See contest rules and regulations for more information.
| Group Categories Kupuna Group (age 50 and above) Wahine Group (age 14 and above) Kane Group (age 14 and above) Combined Group (age 14 and above) Keiki Group (age 13 and under) |
Solo Categories Ms. Hapa Haole (age 14 to 25) Ms. Sophisticated Hula (age 26 and above) Comic Hula (age 18 and above) |
To see the 2010 Competition photos, click HERE
Esther Short Park, W Columbia St. and 8th St., Vancouver, WA 98660
Over 8,000 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. Nominated Outstanding Event & Cultural Event by the SW Washington Visitors & Convention Bureau, four years in a row. This is a free event.
To see the 2010 Ho'ike & Hawaiian Festival Gallery of Photos, click HERE
For more information on the event or to become a vendor, please write to us at info@kekukuifoundation.com
For information on advertising with us at the event, click here. To become a sponsor click here to download a pdf packet. Mahalo!
Our 2010 Sponsors
