Special Thanks to
Makaha Sons
Moon, John & Jerome and special guests – Beautiful Kealo Koko and Barry Kimokeo performed a delightful & intimate 2-day concert and fans look forward to seeing their concert again next year, 2009.

2008 Theme:
Hula Competition– “Adult Group Hula ‘Auana “Love Songs”
. Click here to view this year's results

WOFL FOX 35, Orlando -- FOX 35's Christine van Blokland was live at the Hilton Hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort to preview Ho`ike Hawai`i 2008.

   
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E Komo Mai...

Important Change of Date
Ho`ike Hawai`i August 1 & 2, 2009 Theme:
"Island of Kaua`i"
Information for next year's Hula Competion (2009) will be available this Fall.

The success of our 3rd multi-workshop this past October 10th, 11th, & 12th is due to the support and participation of everyone who attended. ~ Mahalo
Workshop Highlites: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

The list below are the classes that were taught at this year's workshop.
Hawaiian Hula (3-Day Workshop)
Tahitian 3-Day Workshop
Hula & Tahitian
(Both Classes at Special Rate)
Ukulele 2-Day Class (Beginners to Advanced)
NEW: Hawaiian Fish Hook Bone Carving (Makau Iwi)
Ha
waiian Quilt

Lei Making Class
Samoan Knife Dance Technique
Siva Siva (Samoan Dance)
Poi Ball Dance 2-Day Class
Hawaiian Pahu Drum Making
Toere Tahitian Drumming Technique

Come join the First Florida Ukulele Club "Ho’okani O’ Pololika Ukulele Hui" Where you can continue to learn how to play the ukulele every month. Please contact Keoni Laguaro for more info at 360-556-8741.


Ho`ike Hawai`i 2008 T-Shirts
Only $10 includes postage
To purchase a T-shirt please email Ginger Lavoie
or call (407) 944-1557

See photos of the
award ceremony!


A Special Note To
Uncle Hank >

Mahalo Mossman/Avon Ohana for their generous gift to support the perpetuation of the Hawaiian culture in Florida.

In memory of our beloved Pualani Mossman (Avon)
An Ambassador of Aloha and first recipient of the Ho’okahiko Duke Kahanamoku Award.
The Mossman Avon family proudly awarded a performer at this year’s Ho’ike Hawai’i Competition who exemplified the “Spirit of Aloha”. Congratulations!