Hong Kong International Hula Association Newsletter
 September 2008
Practising for the Queen Lili'uokalani Festival on the Big Island of Hawaii 
        
 
We have arranged for our International Member, Devin, to join a group of teachers from Japan to refine their knowledge of hula from Kumu Rae and practise for the Queen Lili'uokalani Festival. 

After a full day of dancing several hulas, including Liliu E and Waikiki, the group listened to the history and tradition of the Hawaiian lei retold by the kumu in the evening.  The team were up till 3:30 am making the haku leis for the ho'okupu.  

The Japanese ladies were very impressed with what they learnt.  We also found the kumu to be so wise, sincere and giving.

We should like to support our members to advance their knowledge and skills of hula and the Hawaiian culture.  Please tell us your needs by sending your enquiry to HKIHA@cnconsultants.com.  
 
      
Vacant Positions
Owing to the rapid growth of the HKIHA over the past few months, the Association is now inviting applications for the following positions from members:
1.   Vice-president of HKIHA
2.   Membership Secretary
3.   Director of Hawaiian Activities
4.   Chief Editor
If you are keen to share your aloha spirit and would like to contribute your effort to the growth of our association, please contact HKIHA at (852) 66020201. 

Second International Waikiki Hula Conference
 
The Second International Waikiki Hula Conference to be held between 13 and 15 November this year comprises three full days of workshops and seminars offered by 42 noted kumu hula and Hawaiian cultural experts.  We are arranging to have our own special reporter to provide exclusive coverage of the event for our members.  So stay tuned.      
 In This Newsletter
Practising for the Queen Lili’uokalani Festival on the Big Island of Hawaii
Vacant positions
Second International Waikiki Hula Conference
 Announcement                  
            
 Photo courtesy of Hawaii Big Island Visitor Bureau
 

Queen Lili'ukalani Festival
28 September 2008
 
Time:    10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue:  Queen Lili'uokalani Park, Hilo

This festival celebrates the birthday of Hawaii's beloved Queen Lili'uokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaii.  More than 300 hula dancers will perform, sharing their love of hula.  Top name island entertainers will also perform.  If you like to join the Festival, please contact HKIHA at HKIHA@cnconsultants.com.  
 
 
 

     
Hong Kong International Hula Association     
20/F Unit A, 9 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 6602 0201  Fax: 3189 7689  Website: http://Hula.cnconsultants.com
Email: HKIHA@cnconsultants.com