Hapa Haole Hula Competition
Friday July 25, 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!
2024 Keiki Division Winners
Halau Hula Ka Lei Mokihana I Ka Ua Noe
Puyallup, Washington
2024 Wāhine Division Winners
Hālau Hula Kealiʻi O Nālani
Los Angeles, California
2024 Kūpuna Division Winners
Hālau Hula Kealiʻi O Nālani
Los Angeles, California
Miss Hapa Haole 2024
Makena Parker
Hālau Hula Kealiʻi O Nālani
2024 Hosts of the Evening
Vicky Takamine
Manu Boyd
2024 Judges
Vicky Takamine
Jeff Takamine
Kealiʻi Reichel
Māhealani Mika
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
Miss Hapa Haole
Wāhine Ages 15 - 29
2024 Competing Hālau
Hui o Ka Uluwehi
Ewa Beach, O'ahu
Hālau Hula Aulani
Roseburg, Oregon
Hālau Hula O Ke Ola Hawai'i
Puyallup, Washington
Ka Lei Mokihana O Ka Ua Noe
Burien, Washington
Teva Oriata
Portland, Oregon
Hālau Hula Keali'i O Nālani
Los Angeles, California
Hula O Nuku 'Āina
Medford, Oregon
