Seven Days of Mele

Performances are from 6 to 7 p.m.at the Waikīkī Beach Walk Plaza. Scheduled to appear: Tuesday, December 19: KA PĀ HULA O KAUANOE O WAʻAHILA Traditional Hawaiian Music & Hula with Kumu Hula Maelia Loebenstein-Carter Award winning hula teacher, Maelia Loebenstein-Carter (former Miss Aloha Hula) kicks off this magical series with a superb presentation of authentic Hawaiian hula. Wednesday, December 20: KUMU HULA DARCEY MONIZ & HĀLAU HULA ‘O PUKAʻIKAPUAOKALANI Kumu hula Darcey Moniz and Puka‘ikapuaokalani Hula Studio have been distinguished and powerful competitors in the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, the Miss Aloha Hula Contest in Hilo and the Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition on Oahu. Thursday, December 21: SALLIE KAUAKEA YOZA & HĀLAU ʻO NAPUALAʻIKAUIKAIU A wonderful and vibrant traditional hula presentation by renowned director and kumu, Sallie Kauakea Yoza. Keiki and kūpuna will be mesmerized by the beauty in the spirit of Christmas. Don’t miss this performance that is perfect for the holidays! Friday, December 22: KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS – KAPĀLAMA, FEATURING THE HAWAIIAN EMSEMBLE WTH KUMU KALEO TRINIDAD Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble includes some of the most talented Native Hawaiian youth in the state. Enjoy oli (storytelling through chant), hula, and song in this dazzling holiday showcase that is the future of Hawaiian culture. Saturday, December 23: LEIMOMI MALDONADO & KAHALE I O KAHALA Celebrated kumu hula Leimomi Maldonado shares the joy of holiday cheer with children, families, and our elders in this heartfelt performance. A delight for all ages! Sunday, December 24: HUAPALA - An all-wāhine Hawaiian Musical Band. The highly talented group of four senior students from the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama campus will perform on behalf of Hawaii's young, up and coming entertainers of the future. Monday, December 25: BLAINE KAMALANI KIA “ALL IN THE ʻOHANA CHRISTMAS!” with the Kia Family & Special Guests! Blaine Kamalani Kia - youngest of nine children, and his family have made Waikīkī their home and their playground since the 1960s. They have all worked throughout the hotel and restaurant industry with a rich history and legacy. Three generations of the Kia Family shares their gift of “Aloha” on Christmas night. This special celebration ensures a very Merry Christmas, indeed!

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