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As the women built a thrumming rhythm from their ipu heke and began to chant the oli, the Hula Halau ‘O Nalua  and ‘Ote’a ...
In a tiny gymnasium at Foisia Park in Carson, California, an eclectic group of women ranging in age from 14 to 56 line up in rows, ready for instruction at their first siva Samoa (Samoan dance) lesson ...
Luau are synonymous with going on a trip to Hawaii, but not all of them are authentic. Here's the history behind an authentic ...
The performers from each section of Luau return to the stage after completing their performance. The ballroom of the Wilkinson Student Center was standing room only as students, faculty and members of ...
DILLON, Mont. — For the first time since 2012, the Montana Western Polynesian Club will be hosting a Bulldog Paniolo Luau. Set for Friday, April 25 at 5 p.m. at Keltz Arena, the luau will feature a ...
The MacArthur Fellowships were announced this week and they include legal scholars, scientists, composers and a hula dancer. Yeah. That Genius Grant recipient is Kumu Patrick Makuakane, a master hula ...
Amid the flashes of disposable film cameras and the enticing waft of Kalua pork, students with smiling faces, open arms, and hungry stomachs filled Roone Arledge Auditorium on April 19 for a lū’au.
A MacArthur fellowship is commonly referred to as a genius grant. The 20 recipients this year include Kumu Patrick Makuakane, a master hula teacher based in San Francisco. Yeah. That Genius Grant ...