Join us starting at 11am for this historic gathering of kiʻi masters and practitioners! Repertoire from four distinct lineages based on four islands will be shared, including dances of old alongside new creations.
Hula Kiʻi is a rare form of dance that reflects the rich cultural heritage and artistic expression of kanaka maoli. The dancer utilizes an image or figurine, or becomes the image themselves. Hula Kiʻi is not widely known or practiced but has been preserved and perpetuated by select hula lines across the islands.
Four featured experts for Hula Kiʻi Day! include Auliʻi Mitchell, Kaponoʻai Molitau, Mauli Ola Cook, and Taupōuri Tangarō. Some of their students in the kiʻi are also Kumu and include Lilinoe Lindsey, Pueo Pata, Pono Alejo, and Maile Loo-Ching.
Schedule for the day (times are approximate)
11:00am – 11:05am Welcome to FestPac at Capitol Modern; Opening Protocol
11:05am – 11:10am Introduction of featured Kumu sharing Hula Kiʻi
11:10am – 12:25pm Hula Kiʻi presentations by nā Kumu and their haumana, appearing in the following order:
- Kumu Kaponoʻai and Nā Hanona Kūlike ʻO Piʻilani
- Kumu Auliʻi Mitchell and Hālau ʻO Kahiwahiwa, with nā Kumu Pueo Pata, Pono Alejo, and Lilinoe Lindsey & haumana
- Kumu Taupōuri Tangarō
- Kumu Mauli Ola Cook and haumana, with Kumu Maile Loo-Ching and haumana
12:25pm – 1:00pm Samoa delegation performance (subject to change)
1:00pm – 1:15pm Hula Kiʻi repertoire pieces 1-nā Kumu Mauli Ola Cook, Maile Loo-Ching and their students; 2-Kumu Kaponoʻai Molitau and Nā Hanona Kūlike ʻO Piʻilani
1:15pm – 2:00pm Marshall Islands delegation performance (subject to change)
2:00pm – 2:15pm Two Hula Kiʻi ʻAuana by nā Kumu Mauli Ola Cook, Maile Loo-Ching, and their students
2:15pm – 3:00pm Tokelau delegation performance (subject to change)
3:00pm PAU!
Please take time to also experience the Hula Kiʻi Exhibit curated by HPS inside the museum on the Ground Floor, June–December 2024
Parking Options
Aliʻi Place, 1099 Alakea St. (municipal rates; cash only); St. Andrews Cathedral parking, 224 Queen Emma Square (fee); ʻIolani Palace grounds (meters); King St. and Richards St. (meters); Chinatown Gateway; Hawaiʻi State Capitol
Other Helpful Info
-Food & drink will be available for purchase
-There will be chair seating on the lawn under tree shade & tents
This HPS event is presented in partnership with the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and Capitol Modern, as part of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture, Hawaiʻi 2024