Reviews

11th Annual 2008

Aloha Marina,

Mahalo to you and everyone at Ho'ike Hawai'i . . . we had a great time! You always do such a wonderful job. And hopefully you all got some rest afterwards.

It was great seeing all of you again, as well as of course the Makaha Sons, Barry, Kealo, and everyone that came with them, the vendors, the Hilton employees . . . Looking forward to July 2009!

Malama pono,
Lisa & Mother

Aloha!!!!
...I’ve told everyone I know how much fun and entertaining the Ho’Ike was. I’ve also told many of our friends about the beautiful praise hula and pule by Aunty Ilima. God blessed the weekend and orchestrated some wonderful things.

I knew it was a sign that we were led to be there that weekend ...

God’s perfect plan lead us to friendship with J, trip to Ho’Ike, meeting you and Terri, and on and on. I don’t know where it all leads but somehow I have the feeling it’s supposed to be. We’re looking forward to whatever happens. Looking forward to seeing you again,
Love God, love people,

John and Julie Carrigan

I enjoyed seeing the Sons do their thing. That really took me back. I wore a Kahala aloha shirt (I have about a dozen of those) and a UH hat. I felt right at home ..... Thanks again and hopefully this will lead to more Hawaii-related events in the future.

Jon Hirozawa
Central Florida News 13 Sports

Aloha,

Just wanted to thank you for a great event. The music was awesome! 17 of us came from the west palm beach, fl area and we had a really great time on Saturday. It was outstanding! We look forward to next year's event.

Thank you again for all of your efforts.

Mahalo,
Pamela & David Latoran

Aloha!!!!
I am one tired chick - but what a weekend. You guys did a wonderful job, as usual, and I had a great time. Thanks for all of your hard word. It has paid off!
Thanks again and see you soon!!!!

Uncle Hank –
As I told Marina – you all did a wonderful job and I thank you. We all had a great time and appreciate your hard work! Thanks again!

Cheryl D. Tindell
Fleming Island, Florida

Thank you for all you did to make our (Makaha Sons & crew) stay in Orlando SUPER-magnificent!
Love you plenty & hope to see you soon!
Xoxo,
SharShar

We had the most amazing time in our lives thankyou for all you did for Koa he loved his dancing.
Susan and Koa Vicens

Thank You So Very Much for everything. It was the highlight of the tour. Even better then Graceland.

mahalo,
Mike and Kelly Goodknecht

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10th Annual 2007

Aloha Kakou,

I just returned from Orlando and the 10th Ho'ike and Makaha Sons, Hoku Zuttermeister concert. For you that did attend I know that you had a WONDERFUL time. No one got much sleep but it was well worth it. Didn't want to miss a thing. My kudos to Uncle Hank, Marina and all of their great crew for again bringing the Islands together for us. If you missed it SO SORRY but you have another chance next year as they will be back again. We spent two days reacquainting ourselves with old friends from all over. The hula competition was fabulous and I really don't envy the judges having to decide a winner.

Yvonne McGreevy

Aloha Uncle Hank,

Just a note to tell you how much we enjoyed this year’s (our first) Ho’ike Hawai’i competition, and evening concert with Makaha Sons and Hoku Zuttermeister. We were introduced to your outstanding event by Jet and Kristin, close family friends from Jacksonville, and are already making plans to attend next year’s Ho’ike!

Mahalo,
Bill and Ginny Wright
Titusville, Florida

Marina,

Thank-you again for making the Makaha Sons Concert a night to remember! Saw them twenty-eight years ago in Honolulu and they sound just as awesome!

Mahalo,
Jon Hu & Family

Aloha mai e Uncle Hank,

Hope you are well rested and satisfied with this year's accomplishments. It was such a great experience for my haumana and I. Always a great time in Orlando.

Mahalo once again and take care of yourself and the ohana!
Me ke aloha pumehana- Kalei and the Ka Lei 'Ilima Hula Studio

Aloha, my name is Lori. We were there this past weekend for the Hoike Hawaii. We were very excited to be there, really felt like home.

Lori McMasters

Aloha Uncle

Libbie here from the North West Florida Ohana. We had such a good time, and you worked far too hard! I didn't get to tell you goodbye, so I just wanted to send mahalos to you for everything you do.

Malama pono
Libbie

Mahalo Marina

Great Job and Congratulations to You & the Ho'ike HawaiiTeam!

Aloha and Love,
Leilani Longbons

Last weekened was so much fun. These events bring our families together and we truly appreciate the opportunity to share our heritage with each other.

Much Aloha,
Mrs. Otila Massaro-Balewski
(daughter of Otila & Jack - Hawaiian Inn) Talofa Lava Threads

Aloha Uncle Hank,

This year was the first time I ever got to experience a hula competition and I cant wait to see the Ho`ike next year. You all did a wonderful job!

Mahalo!
Anya Damico

9th Annual 2006

Aloha kaua e ke Uncle Hank!

It was great speaking with you regarding our team, Halau Keali'i O Nalani, and our participation in Ho'ike Hawaii. Mahalo nui for all of your help with the Hilton to secure our rooms for our group. Thanks to you and Andrea at the Hilton, we are set and extremely excited for the upcoming competition.

A hui hou!
Zendy Solero

Aloha Marina,

I just wanted to say that My Ohana and Myself had a wonderful time this past weekend. The Hoike committee did a wonderful job. Looking forward to next years event. Until we see each other again, hope it's soon. I enjoy seeing you.

Aloha nui loa,
Angel Paat

Aloha, Marina!

It was a pleasure meeting you and the others. And like I said, you were so nice in your e-mails to me. We really really enjoyed ourselves! Seeing first John and then Jerome and Moon first thing on entering the lobby was such a nice, unexpected surprise, as was meeting you!  Everyone we met and talked to during our whole stay was so nice and friendly. It was such a wonderful, positive, fun experience. We are looking forward to Hoike Hawaii 10; I would appreciate your keeping me advised if you get a chance.  Also, I will check hoikehawaii.com. 
 
It was interesting seeing the various dancers in the competition, as well as the exhibitions. We also purchased a lot of nice things. We enjoyed the preshow with "Da Local Boys" and the dancers. And we enjoyed the Makaha Sons' concert very much. It was nice that the groups were smaller and kind of more spread out than in Indianapolis last year. And we also enjoyed your "emceeing" and dancing. Have a good weekend. Mahalo again, and we're looking forward to '07.
 
Take care,
Elizabeth Steinhauser