Thanks to all who attended the
Kahekili performance at the Four Season's Lodge at Koele on Sunday, May 25th. This moving event featured excerpts from the stage show and a wonderful talk story! We enjoyed a standing room only crowd of 195 for this amazing look at the origins of Hawaiian dance and a peek into the revered history of the islands.

 

Kumu Hula Hokulani Holt, together with members of the acclaimed hula drama, Kahekili, presented the life and times of the great chief Kahekilinuiahumanu. Through discussions, examples of chant, kahiko (traditional hula), and Hawaiian martial arts, the influence and greatness of Kahekili will be shared. One of Maui’s paramount chiefs, Kahekili's kingdom included all of the islands except Hawai'i Island. His influential rule provided the gateway for Kamehameha the Great to eventually unify all of Hawai‘i.
Open to the public, FREE to all!
For more details on this amazing production, click this link at the MACC!
http://www.mauiarts.org/Kahekili.html

Very special thanks to Four Seasons Lodge at Koele for hosting the event in the warm comfort of the Great Hall!
Kahekili was made possible by the Lanai Art Center in association with the Maui Arts & Culture Center and the Hawai'i State Foundation on Art & Culture, Four Seasons Lodge at Koele, Maui County, Hawaiian Tourism Association, plus the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces: Dance initiative administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts.
All photographs by Greg Cohen

Keola Beamer, Hapa & Ho'okena Concerts created & produced by the Lana`i Art Center in cooperation with the County of Maui - Office of Economic Development, the Hawaiian Tourism Authority and Castle & Cooke Resorts, LLC and Four Seasons Resorts and Hotels

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