HILO WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Regalia, Rhythm, and Mauna Kea: A Hilo Workshop on Ceremonial Adornment and Hula
A focused presentation and hands-on hula workshop presented by Mauna Kea Awareness Education at Hilo Palace Theater that combines protocol, practice, and live music — this guide distills what to expect from the session.
Regalia, Rhythm, and Mauna Kea: A Hilo Workshop on Ceremonial Adornment and Hula.
In Hilo, Mauna Kea Awareness Education brings together cultural practitioners for a compact, hands-on program at the Hilo Palace Theater. The session pairs a presentation on traditional and contemporary protocols of ceremonial regalia adornment with a hula workshop centered on Pua Case’s original composition 'Kūkahi E' and a review of mele, oli, and hula associated with the Mauna Kea ‘aha — a concise, practice-oriented offering for participants who want active engagement with form and meaning.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Protocols of Ceremonial Regalia
A presentation led by Kia‘i Mauna, Lanakila Mangauil and Hāwane Rios explores traditional and contemporary protocols and practices for ceremonial regalia adornment, situating adornment within ceremony and cultural protocol.
Hula Workshop Centered on 'Kūkahi E'
Participants move from presentation to practice in a hula workshop centered on the original composition 'Kūkahi E' by Pua Case, with time allocated for review of selected mele, oli, and hula of the Mauna Kea ‘aha.
Concluding Live Music
The presentation concludes with music by Hāwane Rios, accompanied by Emma Coloma Nakano and Tem Nakano, bringing the workshop to a musical close.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
The format is compact and active: the published summary describes a dynamic, hands-on class with back-to-back sessions that load in, start, and wrap up in quick succession — a focused environment for learning ceremonial protocols, trying adornment practices, and moving through a hula centered on 'Kūkahi E'.
Suitability
Who it's for
Suitability and participant guidance based on provided restrictions information.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear or what-to-bring requirements were provided for this workshop.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who is presenting the workshop?
Presented by Mauna Kea Awareness Education at the Hilo Palace Theater; featured presenters include Kia‘i Mauna, Lanakila Mangauil, and Hāwane Rios.
What is the official title of the event?
The official title is listed as TBD.
Who is the operator of the program?
The operator is Actions of Aloha.
What is the schedule or duration of the session?
The program is scheduled from 10am to 1pm.
What does the session include?
A presentation on ceremonial regalia protocols and practices, a hula workshop centered on 'Kūkahi E' with review of mele, oli, and hula of the Mauna Kea ‘aha, and concluding live music.