Hapa Haole Hula Competition
Friday July 24, 2025 • 5:00pm • Esther Short Park
Swing back into time with us! Our Hapa Haole Hula Competition is back! Hālau hula and soloists will grace the stage, showcasing their creativity and talent as they sway their hips to the melodies of this iconic era. Donʻt miss the return of this fun-filled competition!
2025 HHHC Hosts
Vicky Takamine
Haʻalilio Solomon
2025 HHHC Judges
Hiwa Vaughan-Darval
Kumu Hula
Hālau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine
Theresa Ramento Tehiva
Kumu Hula
Hālau Hula O Kauhināmauna
Judge TBA
Kumu Hula
2025 Keiki Division Winners
Hālau Hula Aulani
Roseburg, Oregon
2025 Wāhine Division Winners
Hālau Hula Aulani
Roseburg, Oregon
2025 Kūpuna Division Winners
Hālau Hula I Ka Lā
Clovis, California
Miss Hapa Haole 2025
Melia Webyle
Kūhai Hālau O Leikukuiokalani Pā ‘Ōlapa Kahiko
Little Miss Hapa Haole 2025
Renka Hiwalani Ponce
Tunuiʻs Royal Polynesians
Why Celebrate Hapa Haole Hula?
Hapa Haole music and hula represents a unique blend of Hawaiian and Western influences. Emerging during a period of a cultural shift in Hawaiʻi, this genre played a pivotal role in preserving Hawaiian traditions while embracing external influences. Today, Hapa Haole music and hula not only commemorates a significant era in our history but also serves as a testament to the adaptability and resilience of the Hawaiian people.
Competition Categories
Ms. Hapa Haole
Wāhine Ages 20 - 35
