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No host, please bring your own lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:30PM-5:00PM HULA ‘AUANA • “\u003cspan\u003eKu’u Lei ‘Ilima”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e    A mele aloha honoring the lei ʻilima, the cherished garland of Oʻahu. The composer celebrates the beauty of its delicate blossoms when carefully gathered, strung into a lei, and gracefully worn. Through poetic imagery, the lei becomes a reflection of the beloved—radiant, precious, and held close in an embrace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSATURDAY AUGUST 21, 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:00AM-11:00AM Kui Lauoho • Humupapa style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11:00AM-12:00PM \u003cspan\u003e Lunch break. No host, please bring your own lunch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12:00PM-2:00PM ‘Ohe Hano Inu • Hawaiian nose flute—bamboo flute making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2:00PM-4:00PM ‘Oli (chant) “Ke Aloha Kau I Ka Māluaki’iwai” This ‘oli is a lovers chant—A tender expression of affection colored by longing and lament. It’s intimate poetry is paired with the gentle, unadorned voice of the ‘Ohe Hano Ihu, whose soft and breath like tones deepen the song’s sense of remembrance and enduring love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4:00PM-5:00PM Break\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5:00PM-7:00PM\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini Concert • Kuana is putting on a mini show for just us. We are extending the rental on the lunchroom area that has a stage. Kuana will have a loose set list and will work in impromptu hula and requests.  Room is limited to the space we have for participants. There is no available space for extra guests or outside public. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUNDAY AUGUST 22, 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 9:00AM-12:00PM HULA ‘AUANA “Ka Loke O Maui”  This Mele describes a voyage aboard the interisland steamship Lehua. From the ship’s deck, the narrator admires Maui’s celebrated places—especially the windward cliffs of Ke’anae. It pays tribute to the life giving waters of the island and the beautiful bays associated with Pi’ilani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch  No host, please bring your lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:00PM-4:00PM  HULA ‘AUANA •“\u003cspan\u003eBeauty A’o Moloka’i”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e    A mele aloha composed in appreciation of the ʻāina and people of Molokaʻi. From the verdant beauty of Hālawa Valley to the solemn and enduring splendor of Kalaupapa, the mele celebrates the places, people, and spirit that distinguish the island. Truly beautiful is Molokaʻi Nui a Hina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOUSEKEEPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•it’s a large group of excited people.  Help us keep it moving smoothly. We need to try to stick to the schedule in order to squeeze in all these great classes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•this is meant to be a fun weekend to unite and reunite many of our new and old hula friends. You need a basic foundation in hula to keep up the these classes. Nobody is training for Merrie Monarch here. It’s a safe, fun, yet serious environment.  Kumu will rotate lines to give everyone an opportunity to learn from different vantage points. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePLEASE READ\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALL SALES FINAL • NO REFUNDS • NO FUTURE CREDITS • NO SWITCHING CLASSES TO DIFFERENT DATES  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e🌿 Facilitating and planning these workshop weekends involves significant effort and expense on our part a year in advance.  We will not be offering refunds for any reason.  You are welcome to sell your spot or gift it to someone.  We will not be maintaining a waiting list or advertise your desire to sell your spot.  If you’re not sure about attending next summer, wait and don’t purchase the package. If something comes up next July and you cannot attend it will be your responsibility to find a replacement or a buyer for your package. 🌿\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KUANA TORRES KAHELE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":70996659994877,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/6472\/files\/FullSizeRender_fb3b22be-b1bb-4880-8ed2-3a5e928da200.jpg?v=1785890486","url":"https:\/\/napalapalai.myshopify.com\/products\/2027-michigan-workshop-weekend-august-20-22-2027","provider":"KUANA TORRES KAHELE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}