2024 EHCC WAYFINDING EVENTS

Enjoyed 2023? Check out what’s planned for 2024!

• ‘Aha Keiki: MAKAHIKI Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 10am - 3pm. Join us for a day of FAMILY FUN!

• ‘Aha ‘Opio: Young Adults: Spring up and out for this event in February!

• ‘Aha ‘Ohana: Enjoy summer family fun at this year's outdoor event!

• ‘Aha Kupuna: SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, November 9, 2024, for our first Winter Lū`au!

‘Aha Keiki: MAKAHIKI Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 10am - 3pm

Join us for a day of FAMILY FUN! Our inaugural MAKAHIKI festivities honor the strength and resilience of our keiki. Ages 5 - 12 are welcome to represent their moku (island) of choice and compete in various kahiko (traditional) and ‘auana (modern) games. Learn more and register the whole family TODAY for both keiki participants and a cheering section! Snacks and lunch will be provided.

Holokū Ball a tremendous success!

In traditional families of Hawai`i, as beloved kūpuna transition from being the head of the household to one who requires care, they continue to be afforded great respect and affection within the family structure. This is why it’s always important for E Ala Hawaiian Cultural Center to respect and honor kūpuna.

E Ala E did just that at our Nov. 4 Holokū Ball that was held at the Westin Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, VA, where we paid tribute to our kupuna. There were so many helping hands, acts of kindness, and generous donations that found us all in indescribable awe.

• We send our heartfelt mahalo to our sponsors, without whom we wouldn’t have been able to host our gala event: Papa Ola Lokahi, Nakupuna Foundation, APIA Scholars, Reggie Maddox, Pueo LLC, and the McKeague `Ohana.

• And because of nā lima hana (helping hands), we hosted an event that was fun, exciting, and full of aloha! So big mahalo to entertainers Kamaka Fernandez and Kaleo Solatorio, and Kūpono; the Hawai`i Clubs of American University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, and Mindy of GMU; E Ala E `Ohana and Friends (Farias, Stewart, Aunty Ku`ulei, Aunty Faith, Kelly Kikukawa-Walker, Haunani Soriano-Dean).

• And to those who donated to our auctions … wow and mahalo to Aloha Crew, Amy Alcain, Amy Moore, Francis Pimmel/Martin & MacArthur, Kevin’s Worldwide, Les and Laura Boring, Maui Jim Sunglasses, Ramon Camarillo, Wes Ishimoto and the Westin Crystal City!

• E Ala E committed to donating 100% of our auction proceeds to help a Title 1 school in Lahaina (or wherever the Dept. of Education deems best). And because of our donors’ kindness and our generously bidding audience, E Ala E will be donating about $5,500.00 to help Maui.

It’s so difficult to express E Ala E’s appreciation to everyone and the fun and excitement of our event. Instead, we share our heartfelt memories of aloha through Photos by Pono Farias.

Moe I Ka Maluhia (Rest in Peace)

The `Ohana at E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Centers sends Lei of Aloha and Love to the `ohana of Aunty Julie Coleson and Aunty Kehau Butts. We could write books about each of them, but perhaps a couple of words at a time, which speak volumes to describing them and bring to heart many unforgettable memories:

Community Connections

Mar 7 (Thur): Join us for an evening of music with the talented Slack-key guitarist George Kahumoku Jr., ukulele virtuoso Daniel Ho, and actress-singer Tia Carrere. The trio, with over 10 Grammys combined, will take you on a journey from The Barns to the Pacific, sharing the folklore and traditions of Hawai'i. Ho often produces, arranges, and composes for Kahumoku and Carrere. Tickets start at $32. For further information and to purchase tickets, please visit the website.

Mar 9 (Sat): The Green is excited to announce their upcoming Step Out Winter Tour! They will be joined by Mike Love and will be touring from the West Coast to the East Coast, performing brand new music with renewed energy. To learn more about the tour or to purchase tickets for their concert at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., please visit their website.

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