Preserving the Ohana sponsor

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 Memorial Day, thousands of people gather together at Magic Island to honor ancestors and loved ones who have passed away. They watch with warm remembrance, hope for peace, and wish for a better future for the next generation as more than 1,100 candle-lit lanterns float away from shore.” Read more here.
http://www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com/home.html

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Soo much to do ... sooo little time

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 (read it as payuoff) has occurred.

But what do I know. I'm just a poor soul living in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on some island isolated from the "real" world. YEAH RIGHT.

How many cities in the US, or the world for that matter, can boast of 2 daily newspapers, 2 costcos, 2 walmarts, 2 sams club, has the largest starbuck, the highest income producing Kinko'sl, the highest icome producing starbucks, the highest income producing subway sandwich store and well you know what I mean.

Ahhhh, the price of paradise could mean a bucks in every mall, a 711 on every corner, cable tv and high speed fiber optic access.

and what do we get with paradise? did you see the pictures? (compliments of joe)

2006 photos

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

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

WIHF 2007 confirms 3 countries to be represented

Paulie Jennings confirmed, “As of today we have confirmed that hula artists from three countries will be performing in the 2007 festival.”

Japan: confirmed
Korea: pending
Mexico: confirmed

United States -
Chicago, Ill.; confirmed
New York, NY.: confirmed
Providence RI.: confirmed

WIHF will be coordinating fundraisers in their countries. The fundraising will promote made in Hawaii products. World Invitational Hula Festival is scheduled to be held on November 8, 9 & 10 at the Waikiki Shell.

For information about membership, donations, vendor support, sponsorship or seeking an invitation to participate in the 2007 festival.

website: http://www.worldhula.com
email Derek at self@go2self.org
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Aaron Mahi Joins WIHF Advisory Board

Media Release
February 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.

Paulie Jennings, WIHF executive producer, “Arron’s expertise will be a great addition to the already high level of expertise provided by the other board members”, who include:

Olani Ai
Momi Cazimero
Frank K. Hewitt
Kahu Kaleo Patterson
Lela Hubbard

For information about membership, donations, vendor support, sponsorship or seeking an invitation to participate in the 2007 festival.
website: http://www.worldhula.com
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Hula Dance copyright issue

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

World Invitational Hula Festival

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 rendition of the art form called hula. As a festival, there is no competition, only a celebration to share and perpetuate the art.

WIHF is a nonprofit organization existing exslusively for the artistic benefits of hula and funded by lovers of the art through kind and generous donations, membership enrollment and sponsor packages.

For information on membership, donations, travel and sponsorship packages contact:

D. Tamura
self@go2self.org


For more information about the event go the the official World Invitational Hula Festival website.

click here to see photo's of the 2006 fesitival.
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