Hālau Hula Ka Lei Mokihana I Ka Ua Noe Hō`ike 2026

Celebrating 30 years of hula and legacy with Hālau Hula Ka Lei Mokihana I Ka Ua Noe. September 20, 2026 - Highline Performing Arts Center- Burien, Washington Presented By: Kumu Hula Mokihana Melendez Hālau Hula Ka Lei Mokihana I Ka Ua Noe Emcees: Lori Matsukawa Malia Collier Stephanie Auli`ilani Provido Featured Guests & Entertainment: Clinton McCloud (Land Acknowledgement) Hālau Hula Ke Lei Mokihana I Ka Ua Noe Mo`olelo under the direction of Ho`omālamalama Kenese Utu of Fa`atiniotausala Siva Academy Ke Liko A`e `O Lei Lehua E Kapuaokalan with Ra`atira Kapua Quenga Hōkū Zuttermiester Workshop Instructors: Kumu Hula Mokihana Melendez Kumu Hula Tiffanie Zuttermiester Hōkū Zuttermiester Ho`omālamalama Event Production & Creative Team: Creative Direction & Presentation Production: ELILY ARTISTRY, Easter-Lily Smith Video Production & Editing: ELILY ARTISTRY, Easter-Lily Smith Las Vegas Video Clip: Three.Staccs TShirt Design & Graphics: Honi Haus, Easter-Lily Smith Photography: Easter-Lily Smith Presentation Play Back: John Opina Stage Support & Clean Up: Highline Performing Arts Center Staff Event Operations & Volunteers: Ticketing: Stephanie Fannemel, Kayla Lazaro, Roxanne Sochenda Check-In: Gleb Ichinose, Joannelyn Belen, John Opina, Patricia Caampued, Shila Fujimoto Auction: Gloria Chang, Aileen Kaku, Alyssa Samonte, Kim Diego Photo Booth: Rhonda Ader, Tasha Nagatoshi First Aid: Tricia Dong Parking: David Lazaro, Roel Belen Florals: TJʻs Lei Stand VIP Room - Myra Zam VIP Room Food - Dez Kitchen by Lourdes Ballena VIP Room Desserts - Keaolani's Cravings by Cassandra Beauregard, Cupcakes by Trophy Cupcakes Lima Hana & Kumu Krew: Jovanna Simeona, Liho, Lourdes Ballena, Elicia Benando, Misha Smith, Nanea Nagatoshi Workshop Volunteers Cassandra Beauregard, Matthew Gordon Davie Hoomananui, Helen Hickman, Hinano Kaaialii, Kehau Pa, Leimomi Na`o, Misha Smith, Moa Inan, Renee Bell, Shilla Fujimoto, Susan Fernandez-Newby Vendors: CraftTitas Honi Haus Huaka`i Crafts Humble Honu & Co Keola's Mochi & Eats Kianas Messy Mawma Mugs Oh Dang In A Cup Sweets By Scylen, LLC Final Thank You: Mahalo nui loa to every dancer, musician, volunteer, vendor, family member, supporter and member of our hālau `Ohana who helped make our 30th Anniversary Hō`ike possible. Your time, aloha, and support helped bring this celebration to life.