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Special Event

Event

Hula Kahiko performance in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Fee:

Free. Free event, but park entrance fees appy.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Time:

10:30 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Performance

Description

Volcano Art Center's Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series continues on Saturday, October 14th with a hula kahiko performance featuring Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima with Hula Hālau O Kou Lima Nani Ē. The performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center.  For the series, hula hālau from across Hawai‘i are invited to perform each month.  The hour-long performance begins at 10:30am at the kahua hula (platform) in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Park entrance fees apply.
 
Hula Hālau O Kou Lima Nani Ē was founded in 1986 to coordinate cultural education programs that benefit Hawai‘i communities.  From Keaukaha - Hilo, HI. their hula lineage is from Uncle George Lanakilakeikiahiali’i Na’ope, a great master of Hula and Hawaiian Culture. He was also the co-founder of the world's greatest hula event the “Merrie Monarch Festival”. Hālau kou lima nani e is proud to perpetuate his style of hula and regularly performs at numerous events, festivals, and competitions.  Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima shares “hula is one of the greatest avenues to keeping the culture of Hawaiʻi living, we embrace hula and enlighten people through our dance.” 
 

The presentation is presented authentically in an outdoor setting, rain or shine without electronic amplification. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats, and to arrive early as parking at the Visitor’s Center is limited, additional parking is available at the Steam Vents parking lot.

These free events are currently supported by donations from member’s of the Volcano Art Center.  Donations are welcome to continue future programs. The Volcano Art Center is a non-profit art and educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i’s people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts.  Visit www.volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222 for more information.

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Volcano Art Center
967-8222

Image Gallery

Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima at kahua hula platform in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima at kahua hula platform in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima at kahua hula platform in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Kumu Hula Iwalani Kalima