World Invitational Hula Festival

Preserving the Ohana sponsor

2007-05-25T13:57:00.000-07:00

WIHF would like to extend its deepest appreciation to Na Lei Aloha Foundation for their kind, generous and continued support of the festival. Na Lei Aloha Foundation continues “Preserving the Ohana” with such events as the Lantern Floating (Toro Nagashi) Ceremony, which is scheduled for Memorial Day, May 28th, 2007 at Ala Moana Beach Park on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. “Every year on

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2007-05-24T16:55:00.000-07:00

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2007-04-30T21:30:00.000-07:00

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Soo much to do ... sooo little time

2007-03-13T19:44:00.000-07:00

It appears that the halau from Mexico is being held hostage to the bureauracy of both US and Mexican consulate. While thousands of illegals cross the border, those that are legitimate cultural exchange artists are given the gift of grief for its attempt to travel legally and with the law.But from what I have heard, this is normal. The whole mater would probably be easier some sort of monetary fix

2006 photos

2007-03-11T15:53:00.000-07:00

I do not have descriptions of the photos so if you know who is in the pictures and know where they are from I would be happy to mention that here.

Auwe, error corrected

2007-02-26T15:52:00.000-08:00

The Hoi should be Ho’i in the logo.error: E Hoi Mai I Ka Piko Hulahas been corrected to: E Ho'i Mai I Ka Piko Hula

WIHF 2007 confirms 3 countries to be represented

2007-02-19T15:57:00.000-08:00

Paulie Jennings confirmed, “As of today we have confirmed that hula artists from three countries will be performing in the 2007 festival.”Japan: confirmedKorea: pendingMexico: confirmedUnited States - Chicago, Ill.; confirmedNew York, NY.: confirmedProvidence RI.: confirmedWIHF will be coordinating fundraisers in their countries. The fundraising will promote made in Hawaii products. World

Aaron Mahi Joins WIHF Advisory Board

2007-02-09T15:04:00.000-08:00

Media ReleaseFebruary 12, 2006 Aaron Mahi has agreed to serve on the advisory board of the World Invitational Hula Festival, a three day celebration of the Hawaiian culture through the art of hula. 2006 invitees included halaus from Holland, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Spain, Washington (continental U.S) and throughout Hawaii. 2007 celebrates the festival’s 17th year.

Hula Dance copyright issue

2007-02-06T17:00:00.000-08:00

Who would have thought that even in the world of Hula legal battles ensue.

World Invitational Hula Festival

2007-02-05T13:07:00.000-08:00

The 2007 World Invitational Hula Festival (WIHF)is celebrating its 17th anniversary in Honolulu, Hawaii, Oahu, at the beautiful Waikiki Shell.Thousands of participants from 15 countries hone their hula skills throughout the year and participate in hundreds of events to secure the means to travel to Hawaii every November. Their goal is to participate in an international festival displaying their