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4:15pm PDT

Session 2: Hula ʻAuana "Kuilima Hula" (2 hrs)

Friday June 26, 2026 4:15pm - 6:15pm PDT

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Workshop Session 2 (Friday, 4:15pm-6:15pm)

“Kuilima Hula” is a cherished Hawaiian mele written by Emma Blanchard with music composed by Val Kepilino, celebrating the natural splendor and warm hospitality of Kuilima on the island of Oahu. The song poetically praises the beauty of the land with the line “He nani Kuilima,” portraying it as a beloved and welcoming home, “Kuʻu home hoʻokipa ka nui mālihini,” where countless visitors are embraced with aloha. Closely associated with the area now known as Turtle Bay Resort, formerly the Kuilima Resort, along Oahu’s scenic North Shore near Kahuku and Kawela Bay, the mele reflects themes of hospitality, unity, and joyful relaxation. Frequently performed in hula, it captures the spirit of “Kipa hoʻonanea me ke aloha,” expressing the idea of visiting and finding delight in love and companionship. The name “Kuilima,” meaning “to bind hands” or “holding hands,” beautifully symbolizes connection and togetherness, echoing the enduring sense of community and welcome embodied in the song.

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Leimomi Ho

Loea Hula, Keali’ika’apunihonua Ke’ena A’o Hula

Kumu Hula Leimomi Ho, born July 22, 1944, in Hanapēpē, Kauaʻi, has spent more than seven decades immersed in hula, guided by revered teachers and recognized as one of Hawaiʻi’s most respected kumu hula. She often shares, “If it’s in your heart and meant to be, hula will... Read More →

Friday June 26, 2026 4:15pm - 6:15pm PDT

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