Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 7, 1 Iulai 2004 — Hula workshop [ARTICLE]

Hula workshop

For the past few months, the Bishop Museum has been hosting a monthly Nā Kumu Hula Workshop dedicated to perpetuating global awareness and appreciation for Hawaiian arts and culture. This final workshop in the series will be held July 23-25, with guest kumu Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett. The workshop will include an introduction to different hula styles and related practices such as 'ōlelo (the Hawaiian language), oli (chanting) and customary protocols. According to Kumu Hula Blaine Kamalani Kia, who led the first See BRIEFS on page 18

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workshop held in May, "Our life's calling as kumu hula is to cultivate and interpret the stories and history of this land In sharing our knowledge, we are striving to impart not only the techniques but also the spirit and source of our stories into eaeh movement." The first two days of the workshop will take plaee between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. On the final night, participants will perform chants, mele and dances at a dinner show for their family and friends. The cost is $250 per person. For information, eall Janet Miyake at (808) 847-8291, or visit www.bishopmuseum.org. ■