Hālau 'o Ku'ulei

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🌺 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER 🌺
Hālau Hula ‘o Ku’ulei/Poerava ‘o Te Ari’i of Vacaville (a Polynesian cultural and dance academy) is selling lumpia again for the upcoming 4th of July holiday!! Order several packs for your upcoming get together or holiday party!!

Pack of 20 lumpia (pork), shanghai style for $20. They are made ready to cook or freeze. Pick up in Vacaville on the prison side of town.

Freshly made orders are ready NOW!

Please message to place order.
We also make extra packs each day if you might want some at the last minute.

We accept cash and Venmo.
Mahalo (thank you) for your support!

JOIN US for a FREE POLYNESIAN show at KROCFEST this Saturday, May 30th, 11:30am-12:00pm. KROC Center, 586 E Wigeon Way, Suisun, CA. We’ll be outside on the grass!

Aloha e Ku’u Po’e Hula!! (Hello Sweet Hula People!!)

WOW … what an AMAZING day yesterday!! I am beyond proud of each and every one of you! We were so well received at the Solano CDG fundraiser and the compliments just keep coming. You could truly feel how much the audience loved and appreciated all your hard work!

The energy was 🔥 from beginning to end!! And how incredible was Faith Ako?! Not only was her music absolutely beautiful, but she even jumped in to dance with our Samoan dancers, Omi and Vanessa … such a fun and special moment!!

Our Keiki … oh my goodness!! You were SO CUTE dancing Kuʻu Pāpale. You completely melted the audience’s hearts!! 🥹💛

And can we talk about how BEAUTIFUL everyone looked in their new lole?! Even Faith Ako gave you a shoutout on the mic … so well deserved!!

You all worked so hard for this, and it truly showed. I am so, so proud of you all!!

A huge MAHALO to all of our amazing parents, Hālau Kōkua, and volunteers for your endless love and support, we couldn’t do this without you!!

LOVE YOU ALL!! So proud of you!! 💛

✨ Kumu Ku’ulei
“I am … because we are”

We are still feeling so much gratitude and joy from last Thursday’s performance for North Bay Regional Center’s Spring Resource Fair (AANHPI).

Our Hālau show was truly a hit, and we couldn’t be more proud of our amazing performers, Tutu Pulelehuapilialoha “Pili” and Vanessa, who represented us so beautifully. Their aloha shined through every moment.

We’ve been receiving so many wonderful compliments from those that attended and from the coordinators, and we’re excited to share that this is just the beginning.

They’ve invited us to partner with them as we move forward in opening hula and cultural classes for individuals with special needs. What a blessing and an honor to serve our community in this way.

We also want to extend a heartfelt mahalo to the North Bay volunteers … each and every one of you was so friendly, helpful, efficient, and truly a pleasure to work with. Your support made the entire experience even more special.

Mahalo nui loa as well for the generous donation toward a cultural and dance scholarship. Your support helps us continue to share hula and culture with those who may not otherwise have the opportunity.

The turnout was incredible, the vendors were plentiful, and the cultural foods… absolutely delicious! Such a beautiful celebration of community and culture.

Please enjoy some photos and videos from the event below. We’re so grateful to have shared this special day together.

Aloha ‘Ohana & Friends! 🌺
You’re warmly invited to join us for an unforgettable evening at a Lū’au Fundraiser, all for a great cause!

Come enjoy a night filled with dinner, vibrant Hawaiian entertainment, and plenty of aloha spirit.

✨ Featuring live music by California Bay Area's Premier female artist in Traditional & Contemporary Hawaiian music and Nā Hoku Hanohano Award winner, Faith Ako!!
�🌴 Performances by Hālau ‘o Ku’ulei/Poerava ‘O Te Ari’i (Vacaville)
�🌊 And Nā Huapala ‘o Hawai’i Hālau ‘o Ha’alele’a

Bring your family and friends, savor amazing food, and celebrate island culture while supporting something meaningful. It’s going to be a night of music, dance, and community you won’t want to miss!

Saturday, May 2, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
*Doors Open at 3:00 p.m.
Fairfield Adult Recreation Center�1200 Harry Price Drive,
Fairfield, CA 94533
Tickets: www.solanocdg.org

Mahalo for your support! We can’t wait to see you there! 🌺

RE: Kēhaulani’s Going Away Celebration

Our Hālau is preparing to send off one of our most cherished kumu, mentors, and sisters in hula, Poʻo Pua’a Kēhaulani 🌺

Kēhaulani was invited as 1 of only 5 students to apply for UC Berkeley’s Spring Valedictorian honor; an extraordinary achievement that reflects her discipline, brilliance, and dedication. With great ʻike (knowledge) and intention, she chose to extend her studies one more semester and answer another calling: to travel abroad and study at Yonsei University in Korea, often referred to as Korea’s Harvard.

In addition to her studies in Korea, Kēhaulani has aced an international interview and will most likely be receiving a summer job opportunity in Japan, continuing her journey of growth, learning, and cultural exchange. She will return to Berkeley in the fall to complete her degree, carrying with her the ʻike and experiences gathered abroad.

This Tuesday at 7:00pm sharp, we will gather together at Hale Ola in Hālau, Keiki, ʻŌpiʻo, and Mākua alike, to celebrate her and send her off surrounded by aloha. Our nā haumāna (students) will sing and dance as their makana (gift) to her, and we’ll share in fellowship (and homemade guava cake made by Aunty Tina Tofaeono 😋).

We would love for all Keiki to draw a picture or write a short poem for Poʻo Kēhaulani, to be presented as a keepsake from our keiki hearts.

As we prepare to honor her, we are reminded of this ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian proverb):

“He ʻohana kākou.”
We are all one family.

Kēhaulani leaves knowing she carries the love, prayers, and pride of her Hālau wherever she goes.

We are so proud of you, Poʻo Kēhau … go boldly, learn deeply, and know that your place here is always waiting.

Me ke aloha nui 💓

If any other friends outside of Hālau would like to join us and celebrate her, you can contact me at (707) 454-6173 to get directions, unless you already know where we live. 🌺

LUMPIA -LUMPIA - LUMPIA - LUMPIA
🌺 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER 🌺
Hālau Hula ‘o Ku’ulei/Poerava ‘o Te Ari’i of Vacaville (a Polynesian cultural and dance academy) is selling lumpia again for the holidays!! Order several packs for your upcoming holiday parties, Christmas Day, and for New Years!!

Pack of 20 lumpia (pork), shanghai style for $20. They are made ready to cook or freeze. Pick up in Vacaville on the prison side of town.

Freshly made orders are ready NOW!
Please message to place order.
We also make extra packs each day if you might want some at the last minute.
We'll accept cash and Venmo.
Mahalo (thank you) for your support!