Sunday, December 29, 2013

2013 HĀLAU HOLIDAY PARTY


Jan Osorio & Ligaya Hill had the task of being our Hālau Holiday Holiday Party co-Chairs and along with Fred Tomas with his outstanding event decorating expertise...MAHALO TO THE 3 OF THEM FOR INTRODUCING INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES AND ʻOHANA FUN....JOB WELL DONE!

The IRON CHEF COMPETITION idea was wonderful because it made everyone think "out of the box" as well as dig into old secret family recipes to share so it can be perpetuated. Donʻt forgot to email your recipes to Ligaya for our first Fundraising Cookbook.

Being a judge along with Kekoa Chad Billena was one of the hardest task to fulfill. The tasting of all the different type of food containing CREME was heavenly. Presentation and overall appearance were also factors in the winning decision. 

CONGRATULATIONS to Unko George De Mello for being the winner of the 1st Annual Hālau Iron Chef Competition. With the help of Kenan Shaw-De MelloShawna Marie K Omelau, and Nakoa Delo Santos....his prize winning COCONUT CREME BRULLE was to die for. It came along with a live presentation of actually flaming the brown sugar and burning the creme.

Second place went to Tomoko Matsuba with her bonito creme filled Musubi with and without sesame seed.

When it was time for the LotteryPrizes...Two Sig Zane print Teddy Bears were made by Unko George De Mello was won by one person who had two of the lucky winning tickets. The bearer of Ticket #080 & #081 was Kekoa Chad Bellina. WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Everyone present walked away with lots of gifts and prizes...Mahalo Santa!!!!

Last but not least...Mahalo Fred for this Beautiful Ugly Sweater!!!! NEXT YEAR..WEʻRE HAVING A UGLY SWEATER CONTEST.... get started now for your winning entry!
I have mine already!!!!!!

Mahalo everyone for being part of this fun filled day....I had fun...did you?

Love you all!
Kumu Em





Saturday, February 23, 2013

Birthday Hula

A Hula Show at the Hilo Coffee Mill

One year birthday party for the child of the 
Food & Beverage Manager of Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

TODAY & TOMORROW


Ano’ai E Uluhaimālama ʻOhana,

In preparations of the 50th Merrie Monarch Festival ... here's this weekends activities:

SATURDAY: REHEARSAL for PAPA PUA KENIKENI 3:00 to 5:00pm

SUNDAY: REHEARSAL for PAPA PUA KENIKENI Noon to whenever

SUNDAY: SEWING SESSION for all Hālau Members 10:00 to 5:00

SUNDAY: FEATHER CUTTING SESSION for all Hālau Members 10:00 to 5:00


Next week:
More Sewing
Float Making Prep
Feather Lei Making Continues
and MORE REHEARSALS

UPCOMING EVENTS


Aloha KMC Performers....

Here’s an UPDATE on Upcoming Hula Shows & Events:

Friday, February 22.....KMC HULA SHOW

Saturday, February 23..... PRIVATE PARTY Hula Show @ Hilo Coffee Mill (Hwy 11)
Meet at Hālau @ 10:15 AM and leave 10:30 AM
Regular hula show w/costume changes

Friday, March 1..... KMC HULA SHOW

Saturday, March 2.....2013 HILO HEART WALK @ Lili’uokalani Gardens (Area closer to Nihon Rest)
Meet at Staging Area no later than 9:00 AM
Hula Outfit is Hālau T-shirt & Practice Pa’u

Friday, March 8......KMC Hula Show

Friday, March 15.....Big Island Marathon Dinner Hula Show (Hilo Hawaiian Hotel)
Meet @ Hilo Hawaiian at 6:00pm
Walk in Uniform: Aloha Wear with Shoes (NO RUBBER SLIPPERS PLEASE)
Regular hula show w/costume changes

Sunday, March 17.....Big Island Marathon Awards Presentation with Kaikamahine/Keiki Kane (Hilo Bay Front)
Hula Outfit with ti-leaf skirt, coconut papale, & shell lei

Sunday, March 31.....Merrie Monarch Ho’olaule’a (Hilo Civic Auditorium-DAYTIME)

Sunday, March 31.....Merrie Monarch Coronation Pageantry (Hilo Armory-NIGHTTIME)

Monday, April 1.....Merrie Monarch Hula Show (Mo’oheau Bandstand)

Saturday, April 6.....Merrie Monarch Parade

Mayumi Kobayashi : Uluhaimālamaʻs Newest International Student

Asmall Huakaʻi with Mayumi Kobayashi , friend "Hilo-J", along with NT Bonnie, NT Debbie, and Inko Keoki