Hong Kong International Hula Association Newsletter

April 2010

 


"Waikiki" 
 

 

The song "Waikiki" was written by Andy Cummings.  He recalled “It was a cold and foggy night in November 1938, and we were walking back to our hotel from the theatre (in Michigan).  I thought of Waikiki with its rolling surf, warm sunshine and palm trees”.

Every one of us has different memories of Waikiki.  This hula and song bring out the magical moments the place called Waikiki holds in our lives.  As the song goes:
 
        There’s a feeling deep in my heart
           Stabbing at me just like a dart
           It’s a feeling heavenly

          I see mem’ries out of the past
Memories that always will last
Of that place across the sea …
 
If you wish to learn this hula, please contact HKIHA at (852) 6602 0201. 
 
         
 
Celebration of Life
 
  

Hundreds gathered in Hilo on the island of Hawaii in a celebration of life held from 1 to 3 pm on April 16 to honor Kumu Rae.  Among those paying respect were kumu hulas from Japan and a halau from Mexico.

Rae was remembered as a tough but loving teacher. Hundreds showed up to show their love for him, sharing food, music and Rae's true love, hula.  Born November 17 1953 in Honolulu, Rae passed on March 20 at Lanikuhonua doing what he best loved to do, dancing the hula.

Monday Evening Classes
 
 

Do you find it difficult to regain your peace of mind after a stressful day at work?  We recommend you to take our Monday evening classes held from 8 to 9 pm at our Mid-Levels location. 

Each class includes exercises with basic steps to ease your physical stress away.   Then you will dance wiith the sway of the coconut tress, the call of rolling surf, and beautiful fishes gliding along.  By the time you leave for home, you will find Hawaiian music echoing in your ears, literally!  To enroll in our Monday class, please click here.

 

 In This Newsletter

 

"Waikiki"

 

Celebration of Life

 

Monday Evening Classes

 

 

 Announcement

 

Bishop Lei International House

 

 

The Bishop Lei International House is offering our members special package rates for summer until August 31.  The hotel is within five minutes’ walking distance from our studio at Mid-Levels.  Its Harbor View rooms have a magnificent view of the financial district and the Victoria Harbor.  This is the ideal location to stay to take hula classes, go shopping, sightseeing and enjoy the wide variety of restaurants representing cultures from different parts of the world.

Weekly rates start from $600 for a Standard Room.  The package includes:

u        Welcome amenities      

u        Complimentary daily newspaper 

u       Free wireless broadband connection                           

u        Free use of exercise room, reading room and outdoor swimming pool

u        Complimentary use of shuttle bus service to and from Admiralty, Central and Wanchai Districts

For more information and reservation, please send your itinerary to HKIHA@cnconsultants.com. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hong Kong International Hula Association
20/F Unit A, 9 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Tel:  6602 0201       Fax: 2517 1730     
Website: http://Hula.cnconsultants.com
Email: HKIHA@cnconsultants.com