Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 11, 1 November 2004 — Luahine legacy [ARTICLE]

Luahine legacy

The teachings of the revered hula master and chanter 'Iolani Luahine continue today in Hālau Kaleihulumamo, announced Kumu Poni Kamau'u, grand-nephew and

student of Luahine, who passed away in 1978. With the generous support of the Kawānanakoa Foundation, Kamau'u now maintains a school of Hawaiian culture based in Kona and Honolulu. A website, www.kaleihulumamo.com, gives background to the philosophies of "Aunty 'Io" as preserved by her nieee, the late Kumu Hula Hoakalei Kamau'u, and Kamau'u's son, Poni. Kaleihulumamo was the name of Luahine's hula studio in Honolulu years ago, and is the name of an ancestor, the eldest sister of Hula Master Keahi Luahine. Classes are offered in hula, oli, implement making and costuming, in addition to guest lecturers who will share their knowledge of Hawaiian culture. 'Iolani Luahine's dream was that this information would be shared at Nāpo'opo'o in Kona. Classes in Honolulu will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the 'Auwaiolimu Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Lusitania Street. For additional information, visit the website listed above, or eall Kumu Hula Poni Kamau'u at 808-381-0610. ■