Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 2, 1 February 2005 — Hula conference [ARTICLE]

Hula conference

The second Ka 'Aha Hula 'O Hālauaola will be held July 2529. The first conference, five years ago in Hilo, drew throngs of hula

enthusiasts from throughout Hawai'i and the world to learn many facets of this indigenous Hawaiian art form. Because the conference was a huge success, conference organizers were urged to consider another. Maui will host this July's event under the guidance and leadership of the Kauahea Foundation. More than 100 kumu hula, artisans, enthusiasts and practitioners will share their knowledge and experience. In addition, pre-conference training on hula, oli, pule and other protocols for the conference's opening ceremonies is ongoing throughout the year. Registration for the conference as well as ponohula pre-conference activities will begin March 1 and extend through June. General adult registration is $375 with discounts for keiki and kūpuna, and for early (preMarch 1) registration. For registration information or schedule of statewide protocol training sessions, visit online at www. hulaconference.org.