E Ala E Donates $5,000.00 to Elementary School Destroyed By Lahaina Fire At our gala event on Nov. 4, 2023 in honor of Hulu Kūpuna, E Ala E had both silent and live auctions, the proceeds of which would normally go towards defraying costs for our annual Hawaiian cultural programs. But when reflecting on the Aug. 8, 2013 fire that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, Maui, which also demolished The King Kamehameha III Elementary School (which celebrated its 100th Anniversary in the Spring of 2013), E Ala E decided to donate all auction proceeds to the school. Per Principal Ian Haskins, E Ala E’s donations means that when the school reopens, “We won’t have to send home a school supplies list to parents.” As well, E Ala E’s donation “Will also help with bus rentals for class field trips.” While a new school is being built, a temporary campus has been set up for the haumana (students). (Photo courtesy of the Hawaii Department of Education) |
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Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month As May unfolds, so does the vibrant tapestry of cultures, histories, and contributions celebrated during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. This annual observance honors the rich diversity and the invaluable impact of individuals and communities from Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Native Hawaiian ancestry. |
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E Ala E Performs Opening Ceremony at the Biden-Harris AA & NHPI Heritage Month Celebration On Mon., May 13, E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center was honored to have performed at “Lasting Legacies: A White House Celebration of AA & NHPI Heritage & History.” E Ala E opened with a chant, Oli Aloha, and shared a hula, He Hawai`i Au (provided by Ho`okena). This historic event in Washington, D.C. marked the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the White House Initiative and the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. |
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2024 `Aha `Ōpio - Build Your Best Future On Saturday, March 23rd, E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center hosted ‘Aha ‘Opio, a must-attend event for those entering college, currently in college, or graduating college. Our event was held in Arlington, VA, and was completely free! Representatives from different universities from across the DMV area to learn about how to best equip themselves to transition from college graduation into the workforce. We invited speakers from different companies to come out to give advice on how transitioning out of college was for them and how these ‘Opio can further develop their soft skills. |
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Hawai`i Club Lū`au For the past several years, E Ala E has made donations to support the Hawai`i Clubs’ Annual Lū`au at American University (April 27), Georgetown University (April 28), and George Washington University (April 7). All shared fun and beautiful hula, wacky games, and ono kau kau (delicious food). But what touched our hearts was to see the haumana (students) embrace our beautiful Hawaiian culture, traditions, and values with everyone, 5,000 miles away from home! Ho`omaika`i (Congratulations) to all three Hawai`i Clubs! |
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Ipu Heke Workshop Our alaka`i had the honor of making their own ipu heke through the guiding hands and experience of master craftsman, William Keali`i Rannels! The workshop was meaningful and educational as Keali`i shared traditional `ike (knowledge) of his craftmanship with E Ala E. Me ka ha`ahah`a e Keali`i! |
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Kumu Keone Nunes, EHCC Advisor, featured in the Spring Issue of Magazine of Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian Tapping Into Ancestral Wisdom: Reviving the Nearly Lost Art of Native Hawaiian Tattooing. |
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May 29-Jun 5: Join George Kahumoku, Jr.'s 2024 slack key guitar and 'ukulele workshop in Hawaii, offering group and private classes covering playing techniques, song repertoire, jamming, and more. You can also take classes in Hawaiian culture, hula, and traditional crafts. The workshop will be held at the beautiful Napili Kai Beach Resort. Visit https://kahumoku.com/workshops/ for details and registration. |
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Jun 15 (Sat): Please save the date for Hālau O ‘Aulani's Ho‘olaule‘a 2024, a Hawaiian cultural festival featuring the cultures of Hawai‘i and Aotearoa New Zealand. The festival will take place from 1:00PM-4:00PM, with doors opening at noon at Kenmore Middle School, located at 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA. Further details will be provided soon. If you have any questions, please contact Hālau O ‘Aulani at info@halauoaulani.org. |
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Jul (Thur): Join the Common Kings for another amazing concert at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virgina Beach, with the concert starting at 6PM. For more details, visit www.commonkings.com.Virginia |
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Interested in sharing something in our Newsletter? How about a special event or announcement? Please send an email to: Marilyn@ealaehcc.org |
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