Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 9, 1 September 2005 — Kāʻanapali culture [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Kāʻanapali culture

Kumu hula Charles Ka'upu has been named the cultural advisor of the Kā'anapali Beach Resort on the west coast of Maui. Ka'upu is the kumu hula of Hālau Maui Nui o Kauhi a Kama, earning his 'ūniki in 1979. He

is also a well-known chanter, having recorded with the Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning group Hapa. He teaches Hawaiian history, culture and religion at Maui Community College and has lectured at the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C. Ka'upu will work with the resort on developing a historical walking trail and other projects, as well as offering lectures on Hawaiian culture to resort employees and guests. The beachfront resort features a shopping center, 11 hotels and eondominiums, two spas and two golf courses. See BRIEFS on page 14

Kumu Hula Charles Ka'upu has been named cultural advisor for the Kō'anapali Beach Resort. Photo: Courtesy of KePuhane Communications

Voyager School

Honolulu-based Voyager Charter School still has openings for children ages 5-8 for the current school year. The school embraces an 'ohana-like environment and aims for high achievement development through proven teaching methods. Voyager accepts students from across the island and currently has an enrollment of 190 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. For information, eall 521-9770, or visit w ww. voyagerohana .org .

Briefs Continued from page 3