Media Coverage
June 14, 2024
The revival & practice of Hula Kii to be showcased
KHON2
Featuring Mauli Ola Cook, Mahealani Uchiyama, & Maile Loo-Ching with Kamaka Pili
June, 16, 2024
The Hula Preservation Society has helped to digitally document 100’s of hours of talk story sessions
Sunrise on Hawaii News Now
Featuring Maile Loo-Ching with Billy V
March 1, 2019
Mana Wahine–Puanani Alama
Hawaii News Now
HPS helped to arrange & shoot this piece on
Puanani Alama, longest teaching Kumu Hula alive
Long Story Short on PBS Hawaii
Featuring Maile Loo-Ching with Leslie Wilcox
Pop-Up Mākeke/Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
HPS segment starts at 26:47
Hawaii Community Foundation & Hawaii Tourism Authority
2-minute spotlight on grantee HPS
Hula: A Way of Life
Oiwi TV
Story on Oiwi TV about the work of HPS
Preserving Hawaii’s Past
Hawaiian Skies inflight feature, Hawaiian Airlines
HPS segment starts at 3:46
Long Story Short
PBS Hawaii
Featuring Nona Beamer with Leslie Wilcox
WNET
Body Language: Hula
National Public Television show “Egg The Arts Show”
Story on Hula with Auntie Nona Beamer, Maile Loo-Ching, and Sonny Ching
Features
HPS has enjoyed a variety of stories in print and online over the years. Happy reading!
April 21, 2023
NEH awards Hula Preservation Society $300K for oral history project
Hawaii Public Radio
The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded Hula Preservation Society for their Hoʻolālā Ulu, Growing Indigenous Hawaiian Knowledge Access project.
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June 14, 2022
Hula and Resilience
National Endowment for the Humanities Blog: Division of Preservation & Access
NEH grants have helped HPS professionalize, streamline, and expand its collection procedures and archival operations.
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October 22, 2018
The famous Hawaiian Room’s hula dancers are back in NYC
Metro New York
Article on the return of the now elder dancers to perform once again in the Big Apple!
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November 22, 2017
Keepers of the Kaona: How These 6 Kumu Preserve Hawaiʻi’s Hula Traditions
Honolulu Magazine
HPS was featured in and assisted with several profiles in the article.
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May 11, 2015
Honoring Hula History, Hula Masters Recognized Through Preserved Performances
Brigham Young University Hawaii
Story on a cultural presentation for students at Brigham Young University.
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September 3, 2014
Repository Spotlight: Hula Preservation Society
Association of Hawaii Archivists
Article about the work of HPS from an archive perspective.
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May 19, 2014
Hula Hui Solicits Funds for Documentary
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Article to help raise monies to finish “The Hawaiian Room” documentary film.
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February 17, 2014
The Lexington Hotel’s Hawaiian Room: Dreams and Memories
Hawaii Public Radio
Interview with Hawaiian Room Dancer and Choreographer TeMoana Makolo.
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December 18, 2013
Pearl City Kumu Hula Lindsey Recognized for Outstanding Career
Midweek
Auntie Joan Lindsey chosen for the “I Ola Mau Ka Hula” award after HPS’s nomination.
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July 10, 2013
Retrospective on ‘80s Hula Legends at PCC
Midweek
Story on HPS’s upcoming program premiering the digital release of the historic 1980s Na Makua Mahalo ʻIa footage.
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April/May 2013
Hula Sisters
Hana Hou Magazine
Profile on the charming, talented, and beautiful hula legends, sisters Leilani and Puanani Alama.
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November 7, 2012
Alama Sisters Receive I Ola Mau Ka Hula award
Midweek
Writeup in Midweek on the award received by the renowned Alama Sisters under the nomination of HPS.
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September 10, 2012
Talk of the Town
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Article sharing the story of the Hawaiian Room and HPS’s events around the 75th anniversary of the Room’s opening.
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August-September 2012
Manhattan’s Hula Haven
Hana Hou Magazine
Article on HPS’s 75th Hawaiian Room anniversary events.
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August 6, 2012
75th Anniversary of the Hawaiian Room in NYC
Honolulu Magazine
HPS organized celebrations surrounding the anniversary of the Room’s opening in 1937.
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Dec 2011/Jan 2012
Memories of the Dance
Hana Hou Magazine
Profile on the work and people of HPS.
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September 8, 2011
How the Hula Preservation Society is Documenting a Piece of Hawaiʻi History Honolulu Magazine
Overview article on HPS with excerpts from four hula elder interviews.
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August/September 2011
Hula for Two
Hana Hou Magazine
Story about Babywearing Hula class offered by Hula Preservation Society.
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August 2010
Masters of Mele
Honolulu Magazine
Article on the re-release of old chant recordings in digital format (HPS interviewed for article)
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May 19, 2010
Hula Masters in Presentations at Tenney Theatre
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
HPS was part of hula kahiko performance and discussions at Tenney Theatre along with Hokulani Holt-Padilla and Kekuhi Kealiikanakaoleohaiililani.
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September 4, 2009
New Exhibition at Hawaii State Art Museum: Hoʻoulu: The Inspiration of Hula
Hawaii State Art Museum
HPS was a part of the exhibit committee, contributed artifacts, and edited 18 oral history pieces of Kumu Hula to be shown throughout the exhibit.
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April 26, 2009
Cultural Renewal
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Reflections on the recently completed Merrie Monarch Festival, including comments from HPS Director Loo.
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May 2009
From Warehouse to Wings
Honolulu Magazine
Celebrating the opening of Kaneohe’s new community studio.
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September 24, 2008
Kent Ghirard has birthday surprise at 90!
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
HPS organized a surprise 90th birthday hula extravaganza for Hula Nani founder, Kent Ghirard.
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September 2008
Kent Ghirard and the Hula Nanis!
Mayor’s Office of Culture & the Arts
Surprise 90th Birthday Celebration for Kent Ghirard.
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