Happy Thanksgiving 2008!!!!!!!

Aloha and Happy Thanksgiving to you All!!!

Hope you enjoy these photos of new Mapumaikeala print shirt, T-shirts, and the new Kiawelehua dresses during this time of thanksgiving...

Gobble, gobble...

With Big Island Love to You All,

Reiko

Moku O Keawe 2008 Photo Album! Hoike Night 2

Aloha Kakou!

Here are the photos from the Hoike Night, Part 2, some of the workshop hoike presentations (some presentations are missing because I had to be at backstage part of the time!)
Those who are captured are; Keali'i Reichel, Kia Fronda, Nani Lim Yap and Nalani Kanaka'ole.
Enjoy!

Me ke pumehana,

Reiko

Moku O Keawe 2008 Photo Album! Hoike Night 1

Aloha Kakou!

Here's the photos from the Hoike Night!
It was truly a lovely night!
It started out with the lovely Lorna Lim, of the Lim Family singing and dancing. Her angelic voice blessed all of our souls, as Ed Yap and Wylau Rider accompanied and delivered the beautiful music.
Then, it was Halau O Kekuhi's keiki who gave an outstanding performance of their 'aiha'a dance. We got to observe first hand as how tradition is passed on...

Enjoy!

Love,
Reiko

Moku O Keawe 2008 Photo Album! Hoike Night 3

Aloha Kakou!
Here are photos from Hoike Night Part 3!
Halau Hula Ka No'eau lead by Kumu Hula Michael Pilipang, gave a great stage performance as they showcased implements and beautiful dancing in the kahiko style.
And to round off the evening, Kuana & Kehau of Na Palapalai sweetened our ears as would a dessert, with their signature harmony.

Mahalo nui loa to ALL who were there at Moku O Keawe International Festival 2008!!!

Love & Peace,

Reiko

Moku O Keawe 2008 Photo Album! Auana Night

And the Winner Was...
Nalani Keale's Hula Halau Kaulakahi!
Congratulations to ALL that have participated...
And see you next year, same time, same place!!!

Love & Aloha,

Reiko






Ladies of Na Lei o Kaholoku dance their famous gracious dance...

Moku O Keawe 2008 Photo Album! Kupuna Night

Aloha Kakou!

Again, I just wanted to share some of the wonderful moments that I go to experience during the Moku O Keawe International Festival's Kupuna Night, November 7, 2008.

So enjoy, as I did.

Mahalo to all the Kupuna who participated and shared your hula!

Me Ke Pumehana,

Reiko

Moku O Keawe 2008 Photo Album! Kahiko Night

Aloha Kakou!
Hope all is great.
I had a fabulous time last week at the Moku O Keawe International Festival, held at the Queen's Gardens' Waikoloa Bowl.
Each night was blessed with beautiful stars and winds and moon.
Here are some of the photos from the first night of the competition, which was Kahiko Night.
A hui hou and have a wonderful weekend!

Love & Aloha,
Reiko

Ho'ohanohano by Nalani Kanaka'ole to the Overall Winner

Nalani Kanaka'ole, the revered Kumu Hula of Halau O Kekuhi and the main judge of the Moku O Keawe International Festival gives a Ho'ohanohano, a chant honoring and praising the winner.

Congratulations to Nalani Keale and his Hula Halau Kaulakahi!

Message from Charles Kaupu

Aloha Kakou!
Here is a wonderful message from Kumu Charles Kaupu, who will be conducting a workshop during the Moku O Keawe International Festival on Friday Nov. 7, '08!
Mahalo nui loa to Kumu Charles for this wonderful message!
There will be other superb workshops that will be held during the festival, so please check-it out, as guaranteed, they will be a one-of-a-kind experience.

A hui hou!

Reiko