Meet Kumu Kawaihili Uyeshiro, a talented young florist and owner of Ko Kawai Lei, whose passion for floral design blossomed from her childhood on her ʻohana’s protea farm on Hawaiʻi Island. Inspired by cherished family traditions and the ʻike of her kūpuna, Kawaihili invites guests to create their own beautiful Hawaiian Christmas Wreath using a festive selection of flowers and greenery. All materials are included, and each guest will take home a one-of-a-kind creation filled with the beauty and aloha of the season!

Meet Loea Lauhala Glenda Freitas, who shares the cherished art of ulana lauhala, rooted in generations of ʻike kūpuna and the rich weaving traditions of Kona. Join her for a special hands-on workshop where guests will weave a few Lauhala Christmas Ornaments to adorn their homes and cherish for seasons to come. A meaningful opportunity to learn, create, and carry forward the traditions of our kūpuna through the beauty of hana noʻeau!

Meet Kumu Hula Ipolei Lindsey-Asing of Hālau Nāwehiokaipoaloha, who shares her aloha for hula, mele, and the traditions of our kūpuna. Join her for a special Hula For The Holidays workshop, where guests are invited to experience the beauty of Hawaiian storytelling through graceful movement, meaningful mele, and the spirit of aloha. A wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the season through the cherished traditions of hula!

Meet Kumu Kauikeolani Naniʻole, who brings her creativity and aloha for floral artistry to this special Hawaiian Christmas Wreath Workshop. Guests are invited to create their own festive wreath using a beautiful selection of flowers and greenery, celebrating the natural beauty of Hawaiʻi and the cherished tradition of handmade holiday decorations. A wonderful opportunity to gather, create, and bring home a one-of-a-kind wreath filled with the spirit of the season!

Meet Loea Lauhala William Keoua Nelsen, who shares his ʻike and aloha for the cherished art of ulana lauhala. Rooted in the traditions and teachings of our kūpuna, Keoua invites guests to experience the beauty of weaving through a special Lauhala Christmas Ornament Workshop. Participants will create three unique ornaments to adorn their homes, while learning and honoring the artistry, patience, and cultural traditions woven into each creation.

Meet Kumu Hula Kalani Paoakalani Hiapo of Paoakalani Hula Hālau and the Hoʻoulu ʻIke Center for Hula and Mele, who shares his passion for perpetuating the traditions of hula and mele. Through this special Hula For The Holidays workshop guests are invited to experience the beauty of Hawaiian storytelling through movement, music, and cultural expression. Join Kumu Kalani for a meaningful opportunity to learn, build pilina, and celebrate the season through the living traditions of hula!