Nā Hālau Ha'a o Kea Ka Nū Hou
Mauna Kea
Mt. Saint Helena
Washington Monument
Aunty Nuu Places 1st in the Kupuna Division at Moku o Keawe Festival

Aunty Nuumea McKeague won 1st place (Soloist) in the Kupuna  Division of the recent Moku O Keawe
Hula Competition.   The kupuna group she danced with also placed 3rd.  You can find pictures and the
story of the competition at
http://mokuokeawe.org/  Aunty Nuu is on the first page of the site plus in the
photo gallery (photo #s 6/30, 7/30, 19/30, and 29/30).  
Announcing the Princess Ka'iulani Cultural Festival
Coming to Washington DC in October 2010

Kumu Paul proudly announces a cultural festival to honor HRH Princess Ka'iulani.  The festival will include
a dramatic presentation of her life, hula competitions, a lu'au and ho'olaulea.  

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Ho'oheno . . . a celebration of love & affection on July 18, 2008

This was a wonderful success.  More than 1,100 friends and family attended and share in the aloha and
the introduction of Kumu Hula Akalā Neves.  Details to follow.  
Aunty Nona Passes

It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a great lady,
Aunty Nona Beamer.  She was an advocate
for the Hawaiian people, our culture, music and a role model for future generations.  It is her hula
genealogy that is preserved through the teachings of
Kumu Paul and Nā Hālau Ha'a Kea.  She will be
missed.  
Rally Against Sale of Ceded Lands

On Saturday January 17, 2009, there will be march and rally against the State of Hawai'i's ongoing attempt
to sell the lands which rightfully belonged to the Hawaiian Kingdom at annexation.  These lands do not
belong to the State of Hawai'i nor to the federal government, but rather they are held in trust for Native
Hawaiians for several purposes, including "the betterment of the condition of Native Hawaiians (1959
Statehood Admissions Act).

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Big Island Students See History Made

Hālau Ha'a Kea o Mokihana provided warm clothes, warm beds and plenty of aloha to a group of students
visiting Washington DC for the inauguration.  
Read the article from the Hawaii Tribune.
Protect Nā Iwi Kupuna (ancestral bones)

Our iwi kupuna need to be protected and respected, but they continue to be in danger.  Get more
information and read a personal account about how development continues to threaten our ancestors and
our culture.  mahalo

News Archives

Emperor and Empress of Japan Commemorate 50 Years of Hawaiian Relationship

Led by The Royal Order of Kamehameha I, they entered the ballroom.  Read the article or visit
www.KHON2.com to view
video of the event, including the processional with Kumu Paul.
St. Damien Relic in Keaukaha

The community, including members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I honor St. Damien in a personal
and loving tribute.  
Read the article and view the video coverage of the event.
Announcing Princess Ka'iulani Hula Competition
Coming to Washington DC in October 2010

Kumu Paul is pleased to announce a first of its kind hula competition for East Coast hālau and hui.  Read
more about
the competition, the rules and print a registration form to participate.  The competition is part
of a festival that will include a dramatic presentation of her life, a lu'au and ho'olaulea.  

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Announcing the Princess
Ka'iulani Hula Festival

Coming to Washington DC in
October 2010

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