Hawai`i Aloha
A musical of the life of Queen Lili`uokalani done in Tokyo, Japan 2007. The Queen is portrayed by Aukele Siangco of O`ahu and the soloist is Pohai Kalima of the famous Kalima family. The ho`ike is called, "A Portrait of A Queen."
Lei ALoha Festival
These are photos of the last 3 Festival in honor of Kumu Hula George Holokai held annually on the weekend closest to May Day held in Kinshi-cho, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The festival includes a wonderful variety of foods, music & dances from the various Polynesian islands, arts & crafts for the shopping enthusiast, lei making, tapa & poi pounding, lauhala weaving, hula & chanting workshops, games for the children, competitions, in Leo Ki`eki`e, Ukulele, Ka Himeni Ana and of course Lei making. Meet the reigning "Lei Queen" and her court, bring a mat and enjoy 2 whole days of Hawai`i at its best . . . all in Tokyo.
May Day; Hula; Competition; Hawaiian Festival; George Holokai
Lo`ea
Lo`ea Hula Charles Kauhi Ka`upu was a man that won the hearts of people on a one to one relationship. He was kind to everyone and lived a life that is truly the epitome of aloha . . . something many of his station do not. He didn't choose his friends. They chose him and he embraced them. He indeed is the "Man of this century." Aia ho`i, e hanau ke keikikane nau, he kanaka ho`omaha no ia; ae ho`omaha auane`i au ia ia mai kona poe enemi a pau e noho ana a puni: no ka mea, o Kale Kauhi Ka`upu kona inoa, Aloha no wau ia `oe e Lo`ea.