If you’ve never heard of the Gish Prize, you’re not alone. Vicky Holt Takamine (b.1947) hadn’t either. Not until the day the Native Hawaiian was informed she had won it.
Shalia Kamakaokalani bested 11 other dancers, including fellow ... 55th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Hawaii island. CHELSIE MACHADO photo For her hula auana, or modern hula, performance ...
Every night, as the sun begins to set in Waikiki, a crowd gathers to watch a unique Hawaii hula tradition on the oceanfront lawn at the Halekulani hotel, with a clear view of Leahi (aka Diamond Head) ...
Celebrate the traditional and Hawaiian Christmas with music and dance performances. “A Kauai Christmas Hula Concert” is being presented by kumu hula Leilani Rivera Low and Halau Hula o Leilani ...
Lucas Noonan / Bellator photo Maui professional mixed martial arts fighter Sumiko Inaba grew up dancing hula. From 5 to 15 years old, Inaba moved delicately to Hawaiian music and chants before ...
In an era where many residents have become leery of the negative effects of tourism, these two shows have also put more than 70 dancers ... “the only all-Hawaiian, all-hula production show ...
And how sweet it is that some of the magic of Polynesia is right here in central Indiana. Hawaii’s cultural richness stands alone with unique beauty and flair. Dr. Lisa Smith is a medical doctor ...