Hālau Ke ‘Olu Makani O Mauna Loa

05/30/2026

🌕✨ We are excited to open a limited number of last minute seats to the public for our Fifth Annual Hula in the Afternoon of the Full Moon Invitational Hula Showcase and Fundraising Event.

Join us for an afternoon of hula, music, storytelling, and aloha as we journey through Hawaiʻi, honoring our kūpuna and the traditions they have passed down. Light pupus and refreshments will follow the showcase.

Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

📍 Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus
🗓 May 31, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 3:30 PM | Showcase begins at 4:00 PM
🎟 $35 per person

🌺 We hope to see you there! 🌕✨

05/16/2026

04/25/2026

04/15/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate a special māmā in your life? 💐✨

Join us for a hands-on lei-making experience at Big Island Meadery where you can create something beautiful from the heart. Whether you’re crafting a lei as a gift, planning a sweet date night, or gifting this as a well-deserved mom’s night out, this event is for you. Tickets include all supplies and a mead flight 🤩

04/12/2026

As Merrie Monarch comes to an end and our Hilo town rests, we want to extend a huge mahalo to our haumāna and our support near and far. We are so grateful to share in this beautiful celebration of hula and honor our dear Uncle Ben this year. To continued inspiration and perpetuation. Mahalo piha! 💕

01/11/2026

12/22/2025

Hālau Ke ‘Olu Makani O Mauna Loa Open Enrollment starts in January! Welcoming all students, all classes, all levels. Visit Keolumakani.org for more info!

11/09/2025

Hālau Ke ‘Olu Makani O Mauna Loa is once again hosting our annual table top wreath making fundraiser in collaboration with Big Island Meadery. Saturday, December 6, 2025 4-6pm. Come get creative and enjoy a mead sampler flight. All wreath supplies included.
Tickets $75. Space is limited, reserve yours now!

Big Island Meadery will be hosting it's annual holiday wreath making workshop on Saturday December 6th! Join us from 4-6PM at the Meadery for this special fundraiser event, hosted and facilitated by Hālau Ke ‘Olu Makani O Mauna Loa!! You will be making your own holiday wreath using both native an...

09/02/2025

✨ Aloha ʻOhana! ✨
We are so proud to announce that Kumu Hula Meleana Manuel has been selected as the 2025 Mōʻī Wahine of the Aloha Festivals Royal Court! 🎉👑

This is an incredible honor, but it also comes with many expenses — travel to Oʻahu, lodging, attire, and ceremonial responsibilities.

We humbly ask for your kōkua (support) to help Kumu Meleana represent Hawaiʻi with dignity and aloha. 🌺 Every donation helps!

👉 https: https://tinyurl.com/MeleanaManuel

Please donate, share, and spread the aloha. Mahalo nui loa! ❤️🙏

08/16/2025

Hula open enrollment is near! August 18 - September 12. All ages, all skill levels. E ho’i mai, join us! Enrollment interest forms can be completed via www.keolumakani.org or email for more info to [email protected].