#Huamakahikina Declaration

‘Where in all of Hawaiʻi do we have a place for hula?’ Maui makes space for Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art

A pre-construction blessing was held Wednesday for the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art, marking a significant milestone as the project moves one step closer to serving the community as a gathering place for the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture and arts.

Site blessing held for Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art in Wailuku, Maui

A site blessing for the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art was held on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in the creation of a cultural center dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Native Hawaiian arts. The event was attended by kumu hula, representatives from the County of Maui, project managers, and construction contractors. In response […]

Center for Hula and Associated Arts proposed in Wailuku Arts District on Maui

Mayor Michael Victorino announced that a group of Maui Kumu Hula and the County of Maui are in early planning stages to establish a cultural center called “Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art,” to be located in Wailuku, Maui.

Historic “Huamakahikina Declaration” Ratified on the Integrity, Stewardship, and Protection of Hula

Hundreds of Kumu Hula came together in recent months to create and ratify the “Huamakahikina Declaration,” a historic document on the integrity, stewardship, and protection of hula.