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About Hālau Ha'a Kea o Mokihana
Founded in 2006
Hālau Name
The name of our hālau here in Washington D.C. means “The Kea hula style of Mokihana.”
Hālau means school or, culturally, the extension of the breath of life. Ha’a is to dance in a sacred mindset or
humility.
Kea is the family name of our Kumu Hula Paul K. Neves and in Hawaiian means pure, white or snow.
Mokihana is the name of his wife and refers to the lei of Kaua’i that is very special to Hawai’i’s peoples. Its
fragrance and beauty is unique and not all people can wear it. Wanda Mokihana Neves, his wife, symbolizes that
rare person and Kumu wants you to know that you are being asked to wear your uniqueness as a very, very special
lei Mokihana in Hālau Ha’a Kea o Mokihana.
Colors
The hālau colors are green, black and white.
Green, or ‘ōma’oma’o, represents the green forests and lawns of the Washington D.C. area and the green of the lei
Mokihana of Kaua’i. For Kumu Paul, green represents constant growth and freshness.
Black, or ‘ele’ele, is for the inclusion of all colors and it means that all people are welcome. Black, in the Hawaiian
context, also symbolizes pō, the darkness by which we can clearly see the stars that have guided the Hawaiian
people since time immemorial.
White, or ke’oke’o, denotes purity and clarity of spirit. When and if we are asked to express the dance in public we
will do so with love and respect for the Hawaiian people and their culture and we will express ourselves in a way
that moves our audience to do the same. Hālau Ha’a Kea o Mokihana shares the same white and black colors with
our sister hālau in Hawai’i and California.
The drum
The hālau does not have its own drum, or pahu, at this time but obtaining one is a primary goal in 2007. Until then
we are extremely grateful for the generosity of Albert Adaong who is allowing us to use his drum.
Hālau Name
The name of our hālau here in Washington D.C. means “The Kea hula style of Mokihana.”
Hālau means school or, culturally, the extension of the breath of life. Ha’a is to dance in a sacred mindset or
humility.
Kea is the family name of our Kumu Hula Paul K. Neves and in Hawaiian means pure, white or snow.
Mokihana is the name of his wife and refers to the lei of Kaua’i that is very special to Hawai’i’s peoples. Its
fragrance and beauty is unique and not all people can wear it. Wanda Mokihana Neves, his wife, symbolizes that
rare person and Kumu wants you to know that you are being asked to wear your uniqueness as a very, very special
lei Mokihana in Hālau Ha’a Kea o Mokihana.
Colors
The hālau colors are green, black and white.
Green, or ‘ōma’oma’o, represents the green forests and lawns of the Washington D.C. area and the green of the lei
Mokihana of Kaua’i. For Kumu Paul, green represents constant growth and freshness.
Black, or ‘ele’ele, is for the inclusion of all colors and it means that all people are welcome. Black, in the Hawaiian
context, also symbolizes pō, the darkness by which we can clearly see the stars that have guided the Hawaiian
people since time immemorial.
White, or ke’oke’o, denotes purity and clarity of spirit. When and if we are asked to express the dance in public we
will do so with love and respect for the Hawaiian people and their culture and we will express ourselves in a way
that moves our audience to do the same. Hālau Ha’a Kea o Mokihana shares the same white and black colors with
our sister hālau in Hawai’i and California.
The drum
The hālau does not have its own drum, or pahu, at this time but obtaining one is a primary goal in 2007. Until then
we are extremely grateful for the generosity of Albert Adaong who is allowing us to use his drum.
Wanda Mokihana Neves' dancing inspires us all
Announcing the Princess Ka'iulani Hula Festival Coming to Washington DC in October 2010 Click here for details |
