June 25 & 26, 2016

12 PM to 9 PM

Providence, RI

Festival Contact: 623-255-8491

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Enjoy entertainment by Arizona’s local Polynesian halaus (Hula schools)!!

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

HO'IKE

(Show, Performances)

 

1. Opening Oli – Kalena

(Hawaiian Oli/Chant by Kumu Hula Kalena)

Kumu Kalena’s Oli is a Hawaiian welcome chant to the audience and about presenting Glendale's   

Precious Flowers (our performers)!! And is in memory of Kumu Kalena’s late Kumu Hula Anna Linda Lampkin.

 

2.  A Hula Kahiko honoring Queen Kapi`olani’s visit to Ni`ihau.

Hula Kahiko-danced by Kumu Kalena and dedicated to Kumu Hula Carolyn Castro, NaPua O’Polynesia of Providence, RI, who continues to teach/perform today

 

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4. Abyssinia Benefsefji-Belly Dance

5. Tongan Tau'olunga- Kalena

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8. Maori New Zealand Poi- Kalena

9. Abyssinia Benefsefji-Belly Dance

10. Hula Auana-Kalena’s students

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12. Abyssinia Benefsefji-Belly Dance

13. Tahitian Aparima-Kalena’s students

 

14. Tahitian Otea-Kalena’s students, This Otea is dedicated to all in attendance at the West Valley Island Cultural Festival! Listen to the drum beats as we rejoice!! The world-famous hip shaking dances of French Polynesia.

 

 

4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

 

1. Hula Kahiko-Kalena

2.  Abyssinia Benefsefji-Belly Dance

3. Tongan tau'olunga- Kalena

4. Abyssinia Benefsefji-Belly Dance

5.  Maori New Zealand Poi- Kalena

6  Abysinia Benefsefji-Belly Dance

7.  Hula Auana-Kalena’s students

8.  Tahitian Aparima-Kalena’s students

9.  Abyssinia Benefsefji-Belly Dance

10. Tahitian Otea-Kalena’s students