Aloha Florida Ohana

Aloha Florida Ohana
Vol. Six No. 3
From Da Editor
I may have posed this before but,
“where did the summer go?” One of
the truisms of getting old is that the
year goes by faster and faster.
la’a make (Autumn)
Celebrate and Praise Labor Day at Annual Luau!
Contributed by Kumus Kawehi Punahele
and Hillary Silva
It was a busy summer with local
This is our annual Labor day Luau!!
events happening around the
Bring the whole family! - its a day of hula,
Sunshine state – too many for this
cultural education workshops, visiting with
wahine to attend! But
friends, followed
thanks to the coconut
by Hawaiian
3rd Annual Labor Day Luauwireless, we have the inside
church service
Salem Lutheran Church
scoops!
“Ekalasia”.
7909 South Apopka Vineland
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Hoike Hawai’i Competition.
veggie tray/
There were so many
dips, chips,
great things - from the beautiful
soda, juices water. The afternoon acperformances, the music, the food,
tivities will include various lessons from
the vendors and the ever-present
hula, praise dance, siva dance, history,
Aloha Spirit.
ukulele lessons, & more! Dinner wil be
served (potluck, bring crock pots/foods to
The first-ever Splash and Dash
kitchen area ) 4;45pm held by the Florida Hawaiian Civic
Association was another “take me
The Nu Oli Worship service begins at
right back there” moment. Attendees
7:00 pm in the Sanctuary - all are welcome.
shared their hula and music skills,
enjoyed local style grinds from the grill
and the keiki got into it with all their
Kua’āina Pā Hula o Hawai’i: 1st ANNUAL
games.
Fall is shaping up to be a busy time
as well. Lots of events happening
around the state – check ‘em out in
this issue.
As always, this is our newsletter, our
labor of Aloha. If you have anything to
contribute – no make shy! Send me
your items at: [email protected]
or friend me on Facebook.
Aloha ke akua, Malama Pono –
Lei Inouye
P.S. Check out this extended issue for
results from Hoike Hawai’i!
HO’OLAULE’A
September 22 at 5:00pm
Collins Community Center 3900 NE 3rd Ave
Oakland Park FL 3333
One year has passed and Kua’āina Pā Hula
O Hawai’i would love to share with everyone
what we have learned. Join us for our First
Annual Ho’olaule’a. Come and enjoy Hula,
Music, Crafts, Games, Hawaiian Culture, and
Food. Special Guests: Ānuenue Band, Florida
‘Ukulele Network, Moeata Entertainment and Florida Hawaiian Civic
Association. All are invited. E Komo Mai!
Pre-sale tickets for our ONO plate lunches being provided by Leilani’s
Lu’au Catering are now available! please contact a Hui member to
purchase a ticket Pre-sale is $10.00 and at the booth it is $13.00.
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Splash and Dash Recap - from the Florida Hawaiian Civic Association
Sunday June 23, 2013, the “Spirit of Aloha” was at its highest. The joy and excitement of meeting both old
and new friends was shared by all at our Splash n’ Dash event at Partrick Air Force beach pavilion. Watching
the Keiki and adults enjoy the Waterslide and games provided for all to enjoy was heartwarming. To witness
this excitable day was as the saying goes “It doesn’t get better
than this” The memory of this day still lingers on in my mind.
“You Made My Day”
Hawaiian Trivia games and a new Hawaiian word scrambler
were played by all. Ho’omaika’i ‘ana (congratulations) to: Randy
Avon, Maile Kane and Charlie McFarland for winning the Hawaiian
Trivia contest. And the Hawaiian word
scrambler game winners
are Mililani Celio and
Kapiolani Hilo. Mahalo to
P. Dutton of Halau ‘Ilima
O Pololika for providing
the winners with their
Onolicious cookie in da
jaa prize. The success of any planned event is the never ending Kokua
shared by all. There is not enough room in this letter for me to
thank everyone for all the hard work shared from beginning to end
in making this event a lasting memory for all. A special Mahalo
to the Kaiwi Ohana for their dedication and support and to our Head Chef Falai Vili, Greg Agcaoili and Tim
Bishop for handling the hot job of Pulehu all da ono kine grindz.
Mahalo to all da ones who wen bring da ono kine Kaukau. Was
broke da mout Onolicious. Mahalo Braddahs
Eh, I no like yu foa get all da one’s who wen give us da kine
Kanekapila. Yu kno da one who go play dakine music and sing –
Charlie Kealiealoha Smith, Roland Galind, John Silva, Bob Wilcox,
Matt Stevens, Ty Olopai, Mapuana Ebbitt, Elika Kaiwi. An den no
foaget da danca’s like Chrissy Sulfridge, Maile Kane. Sandi Stevens,
Hliary Silva, Mililani Celio and all da Halaus and all da rest who wen
givum. MAHALO !!!!!! Me Kealoha Pumehana e Malama Pono
Russ Kamalu
Pelekikena
(From Page One, South Florida Ho’olaule’a)
Menu:
Kalua pig
Chicken
Rice
Potato Mac Salad
Lomi Tomato
Green Salad
Haupia or Coconut Cake
KUA’ĀINA PĀ HULA O HAWAI’I is a new Hui (club) here in South Florida. Our ambition is to perpetuate
and preserve the Hawaiian Culture through enrichment workshops, ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i (lessons in the Hawaiian
Language), and Hula. We are now open for enrollment. Please be sure to attend our OPEN HOUSE on
September 9th as we will be going over a few important details at this first meeting. Until then.... E MĀLAMA
PONO KEKAHI I KEKAHI (take care of each other).
Contact on Facebook Kona Lee Garcia
FHCA Updates
The FHCA will be participating in a Ho’olaulea in Ft. Lauderdale on
September 22 beginning at 4pm. F
November 2 (Saturday) a Meet and Greet for the Ft. Lauderdale area
being planned. This will be our year end event to celebrate the Holidays
and the coming of a New Year era. More information will come to you very
soon. Hope to see you all there.
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Several educational workshops are now being planned for next year for
all to learn and enjoy. These workshops are open to all members and will
be available on line so you can learn at your own pace. It will also be open for discussion on any topic
not listed. This site will
be called A’o mai A’o aku
(Teach and Learn)
A special Mahalo goes
out to all our newly signed
members who joined our
association at the Ho’ike.
For those members that
upgraded your present
membership to a lifetime
member Mahalo nui Loa.
Russ Kamalu
Pelekikena
2013 Hoike Hawai’i Fall Workshop Dates Announced!
11/7/2013 Registration 4pm-9pm
11/8-11/9 Workshop Classes 8am-10pm (Class schedules TBA)
11/10 Review & Hoike 9am-2pm
Hotel reservations: Doubletree By Hilton Orlando at Sea World
10110 International Drive, Orlando Fl 32821
800-327-0363, Group rate
code: HHW Specialgroup rate available for: 11/4 through
11/13
People can also go onto Doubletree.com and add the group code HHW which
will direct them to the page with the group rate info.
We are very excited this year to have two Kumu Hula and an Orometua Ha’api’i ‘Ori (Professor of
Tahitian Language and Dance) instructing at our workshop this year.
Kumu Hula Keola Ohumukini is well versed in Hawaiian culture and dance. He will be teaching a class
in Hula Protocol. This class is designed for kumu, alaka’i and also for those with a deep interest in proper
hula standards. It will also teach the protocol from the beginning through the end of the hula. Kumu Hula Keali’i Chang, an accomplished teacher will teach the Hula Kahiko and Hula Pahu
procedures and the various unique drum beats. Please bring your Pahu. There will be a limited amount of
pahu available for first come, first pick. Do not request to reserve a pahu. Hoike Hawai’i 2014
Orometua Ha’api’i ‘Ori – Roiti Sylva, will be teaching Tahitian Protocol
Update!
and dance procedures. Roiti is well known for her work with the
The theme for next
University of Hawai’i in Tahitian language and also in dance workshops
year’s group hula
teaching protocol and procedures for dancers and judges. She has been
auana competition
judging Tahitian competitions for many years throughout the U.S.
is “Island of Oahu”.
Dates: 7/19-7/20/2014 @
These classes will help kumu and participants in understanding
the Wyndham Orlando
and implementing dance preparation for group and solo
Resort(same place).
competitions.
34744. SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PACKAGE OFFER: HAWAIIAN CLASSES AT A
DISCOUNT ~ Expires 10/10/13 or when all are spaces filled. Purchase
for this package is available online or mail your request and check no
later than 10/1/13 to Hoike Hawaii, 2447 Mill Run Blvd, Kissimmee, FL
Additional Featured Cultural classes: Hula ‘Auana – Kumu Kawehi Punahele
Ori Tahiti – Moeta Tehani & Monisa
Maori Poi Ball Dance – Otila; Samoan Siva,
Otila
Ukulele – Kalei Napalapalai
Hawaiian Pahu Drum Craft – Robert Dye
Makau Iwi Bone Fish Hook – Phil Tinkes/Uncle
Hank
Ipu Heke (gourd) – Kin Santos and Mataio
Chock.
Early sign up available through PayPal.
Space is limited, so get yours reserved early. Aunti Kaui Brandt (center in yellow muu), was
one of the honored guests at the Re-Opening
of the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie,
O’ahu in March. Mahalo to Cheryl Nanea Tindall for sharing her pics!
Beyond the Ipu - Hula Profile
From Roxanne Mililani Aberilla Celio
Merritt Island, Florida
Na Lima ‘Olu Ma Ke Kai ‘means “Graceful Hands By The Sea.” My mana (knowledge/wisdom): Aloha
Spirit, Na Lima ‘Olu Ma Ke Kai is an open heart Polynesian dance school where ethnic, size nor age
matters. If you have the desire or love of wanting to learn these dances, anyone is capable to learn and
dance.
As taught by my parents, in everything I do, I follow and continue to share my aloha spirit with all. A little
encouragement, 95% of the dancers who started with me in 2012 have never danced before and see how
they have become such graceful dancers.
Born and raised in Hawaii, I have been dancing Hula for over 46 years. I have had the privilege to dance
for some of the best Kumus in Hawai’i. I started with Kumu Mary Wong back in the ‘60s and continued
learning with her daughter Kumu Aloha Dalire. Then with Kumu Kahealani and Aulani Newalu.
I have experienced learning and dancing Kahiko, Auana, Tahitian, Maori and Samoan. Throughout my
years dancing under these well respected Kumus, I have danced in the Merrie Monarch, Tahiti Fete in
Kauai and professionally danced at many private parties, conventions as well as for the Airlines in Hawaii. I
also had the honor to dance in the Don Ho show featuring the legendary and late Don Ho.
In May of 2012, I decided to share what knowledge and instruction I had acquired to teach the Auana
(Hula), Tahitian (Tahiti), and Maori (New Zealand). I do not call myself Kumu, as I have not earned that
title, so I am acknowledged as a Hula Instructor. I do not call our group a Halau, as I do not teach all the
different dances.
We are a group of dancers who just want to learn and dance the basic knowledge of what the Hawaiian
ladies do back home in the islands. We have danced and performed for: Relay for Life (American Cancer
Society), The Kidney Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Private Parties and more. We enjoy just getting
together and having an Ohana (family) Kanikapila (jamming with music) Nite.
(Ed. Note: Mililani graduated a few years ahead of me, we both attended Castle High in beautiful
Kane’ohe. One of these days, I’ll bus’ out some pics from our yearbook “Kaulana.”)
Cherylz Corner - How You Goin’
Grow?
Cheryl Nanea Sauls Tindell, Fleming Island, Florida
From the Editor - Admittedly, I have tropical plant envy. I’ve tried growing
papaya, avocado, pikake, guava, ginger and plumeria -only the ginger and
plumeria have survived somewhat okay. Living in North Central Florida,
the winters always zapped them. So, when I saw sistah Cheryl who lives
nearby posting her pics of plumeria, bird of paradise and others...i jus’ wen
go nosey!
landscape material.
How you wen do, I asked? (Mainland translation - How do you grow your
garden?) She wen go say: (Mainland translation - her reply) “I don’t know
really excpet that I pull my plumeria under the lanai and cover when temps
drop, My bird of paradise we built a square with 2 x 2 boards and screwed in
When temps are close to freezing or frost we rolled the top of the cover off but left up until spring and
it grew like crazy. My orchids
water every other week,
leave out except when freeze is
coming and pretty much ignore them.
BUT if you will repot them after they
are done blooming they tend to bloom
easily the next year.”
sis!
Did we mention not only does she
make gardening look easy....but she
is an accomplished hula master and
currently sharing her mana’o? Mahalo
Welcome to Passionate About
Plumeria!
We are so happy you have found us. We
are a small nursery located in Satellite Beach
that offers a variety
of Plumies at very
reasonable prices.
Most plants are priced from $10 to $25.
Viewings by appointment only. Contact us at:
(321) 220-8065 or, [email protected]. And
follow us on Facebook!
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CENTRAL FLORIDA HULA WORKSHOP
Instructors:
Kumu Hula Michael Kalikolaua'eokalani Ko
Pa Hula Maikikalikolaua'eokalani
Kumu Leslie Susan K. Kaiona'okalāni Ko
Holistic Honu Wellness Center
DATE & TIME:
September 19, 2013 (Thu)
From 9am to 3pm
9:00am to 11:30am
11:30am to 12:30pm
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Hula 'Auana
Lunch
Hula Kahiko OR Lomilomi
LOCATION:
Oasis Cove Clubhouse
14224 Oasis Cove Blvd., Windermere, FL 34786
Please note that the parking space is very limited.
Please carpool as much as you can. Mahalo.
REGISTRATION FEE:
$50 per person
Space is limited. Only 50 seats available
Please make a payment to your Kumu or instructor in advance.
Lunch is included.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have any questions, please check with your Kumu or instructor.
Hoike Hawai’i 2013 - Hula
Competition Results
A big mahalo to all those who let me “borrow” their photos including Jet
Belleza, Paul Edward Varner, Robert Buean,Kona Lee Garcia and all my
FB buddies!
Hula Auana Solo
Group Hula Auana
Category A
Category A
1st Place: Halau Na Mamo O Tulipa
Kumu: Leato S. Savini
Group Hula Auana Category B
3rd Place: Halau Na Mamo O Tulipa
Kumu: Leato S. Savini
2nd Place: Halau Ho’ola Ka Mana O Hawai’I
Kumu Hula: Keli’I Chang
1st Place: Halau Ha’a Kea O Mokihana
Kumu Hula: Paul K. Neves
Group Hula Auana Category C
3rd Place: Na Hui ‘Imi Na’auao
Kumus: Kin Santos & Mataio Chock
2nd Place: Halau Na Mamo O Tulipa
Kumu: Leato S. Savini
1st Place: Halau ‘Ilima O Pololika
Kumu: Chrissy Sulfridge
Group Hula Auana Category D
3rd Place: Halau Hula Kaleooka’iwa
Kumu: Kawehi Punahele
2nd Place: Halau Ho’ola Ka Mana O Hawai’I
Kumu Hula: Keli’I Chang
1st Place: Halau Ha’a Kea O Mokihana
Kumu Hula: Paul K. Neves
3rd Place: Hawaiian
Style Halau
Soloist - Isis King
2nd Place: Halau Ha’a
Kea O Mokihana
Soloist - Ashleigh
Wingate
1st Place: Halau Na
Mamo O Tulipa
Soloist - Ayaka Komine
Hula Auana Solo
Category B
rd
3 Place: Halau Ha’a Kea O Mokihana
Soloist – Alexis Martin
2nd Place: Halau Na Mana ‘O Kipona
Soloist: Isabella Belleza
1st Place: Mahea Dance Studios
Soloist - Makana Battles
Hula Auana Solo Category C
rd
3 Place: Mahea Dance Studio
Soloist: Amanda Alise
2nd Place: Halau Ha’a Kea O Mokihana
Soloist - Camille Chang
1st Place: Kua’aina Pa Hula O Hawai’I
Soloist - Lana Port
Hoike Hawai’i 2013 - Hula
Competition Results
Hula Auana - Solo -
Category D
2nd Place: Hawaiian Style Halau
Soloist - Leilani Wakinekona
1st Place: Halau Ha’a Kea a Mokihana
Soloist - Dana Dias
OLI
Oli Solo
Category A
2nd Place: Halau Na Mamo a Tulipa
Soloist - Ayaka Komine
1st Place: Halau Na Mana ‘0 Kipona
Soloist -Isabella Delorenzo
Oli Solo
Category B
Oli Solo
Category C
1st Place Halau Ha’a Keaa Mokihana
Soloist – Samantha Santoro
1st Place: Halau Ho’ola KaMana A Hawai’I
Soloist: Ululani Imaizumi
Group Hula Kahiko
Category A
2nd Place: Halau Na Mana ‘0 Kipona
Kumu Jet Belleza
1st Place: Halau Na Mamo 0 Tulipa
Kumu Leato S. Savini
Group Hula Kahiko
Category B
3rd Place: Halau Na Mamo 0 Tulipa
Kumu Leato S. Savini
2nd Place: Halau Ho’ola Ka Mana 0 Hawai’j
Kumu Hula Keli’j Chang
1st Place: Halau Ha’a Kea 0 Mokihana
Kumu Hula Paul K. Neves
Group Hula Kahiko
Category C
3rd Place: Na Hui Imua ‘Imi Na’auao
Kumus: Kin Santos & Mataio Chock
2nd Place: Halau Ho’ola KaMana O Hawai’I
Kumu: Keli’I Chang
1st Place: Halau NaMamo O Tulipa
Kumu: Leato S. Savini
Group Hula Kahiko
Category D
2nd Place: Halau Hula Kaleooka’iwa
Kumu Kawehi Punahele
1st Place: Halau Ho’oJa Ka Mana 0 Hawai” Kumu
Hula Keli’i Chang
Hoike Hawai’i 2013 - Hula
Competition Results
Ori Tahiti Solo
Category A
Ori Tahiti Solo
Category B
Ori Tahiti Solo
Category C
3rd Place: Halau Na Mana ‘O Kipona
Soloist – Maria Herman
Soloist – Akilei Netane Malo
2nd Place Halau Na Mana ‘O Kiponoa
Soloist – Kamea Smith
1st Place: Halau Na Mana ‘O Kipona
Soloist: Sarah Guzman
3rd Place: Kalena’s Polynesian Ohana
Soloist – Crimson Bliss
2nd Place: Halau Kahealani
Soloist – Sophia Porter
1st Place Halau Kahealani
Soloist – Mia Newton
3rd Place: Kalena’s Polynesian Qhana
Soloist - Rachel Tabillo 2nd Place: Kalena’s Polynesian Ohana
Soloist - Anika Wong
1st Place:
Soloist - Grace Cabusi
Tane Ori Tahiti Solo Category C
3rd Place:
Soloist - Robert Mokiau
2nd Place: Tahiti Tamure
Soloist - Tylon Buendia
1st Place:
Soloist – DJ Kekuaokalani
Many Florida-based Hawaiian activities are being posted on Facebook and other websites. For up to
the minutes happenings, check out these links and ask to join their lists!
Activities
Aloha Fitness
Hui kai Waa OCC – paddling
Suncoast Surf Shop Stand Up Paddlers
Bogie’s Beach Bar Volleyball
Space Coast Ukulele Club
Surf Guys Florida
Aloha Dreams Salon and Spa
Aloha Toe Rings
East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame
Groups
Aloha Melbourne
Florida Hawaiian Civic Association
Hui Na Aikane O Hawai’I
Hoike Hawai’i
Hula Halau/Performers
Kua’āina Pā Hula o Hawai’i
Halau Lima O Pololika
Na Mana O Kipona Aloha
Halau Hula O Kaleiu’iokalani
Halau Hula O’Lewa Kapakai Halau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniakea
Space Coast Hula School
l “Halau Hula O’Lewa Kapakai
Polynesian Proud Productions
Prince Pele’s Polynesian Revue
Hālau Ho’omau I Ka Huaka’i Hula
Fleming Island/Jacksonville, Florida
[email protected]
Grinz
Big Kahuna – Ft. Lauderdale/Jacksonville
Da Kine Diego
Mai-Kai Restaurant (web only)
Native Village Luau
Toasted Monkey Beachbar & Sportsgrill
Sea Hags Bar & Grill
Ricky T’s Bar & Grille
The Cocoa Beach Pier
Captain Hirams Sandbar
If you have a fave., please share! Send your suggestions
to: [email protected] or find me on Facebook!
Takuwan
Okay – so not everyone appreciates the “fragrance” of takuwan – or
kim chee for that matter. But nothing complements a plate lunch like
some of these crunchy bites. And, Mililani says we should have more
vinegar based foods in our diet, so this is really good for you! Sneak a
few pieces into your next spam musubi – truly brok’ da mout!
1 daikon, app. 10-12 inches in length
2 tsp. hawaiiian or kosher salt
½ c. sugar
½ c. water
2 T. rice vinegar
Yellow food coloring (optional)
Peel and thinly slice daikon, toss with salt and set aside. In small pan,
combine remaining ingredients and heat until sugar is dissolved. Let
cool, then pour over daikon and place in non-reactive container. Store
in fridge for a day or two, then serve.
Did you Know?
There are more than 2,200 University of Hawai’i Alumni who now call
Florida home! Show your support
for the UH Warriors by joining the
University of Hawaii and East West
Center Alumni Associaton and
become a Florida Chapter member! For more information, visit
the UHAA website at: http://www.
alumniconnections.com/hawaii/
Aloha Florida Ohana
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Hawai’i native Jane Lei Inouye, APR.
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