Kū i ke Kiu
- honoring the winds of Molokaʻi
Kiu meaning scout, is a Northwestern wind that welcomes visitors to Puʻu Nānā, the home of the La‘ila‘i family and the birthplace of Hula. It was customary for visitors to stand at the foothill of Pu‘u Holehua (located south of Pu‘u Nānā) and Oli kahea, asking permission to ascend to Pu‘u Nānā. Hoping their call would be heard against the Kiu wind, only those with a righteous intent were heard and granted permission to enter.
Our kūpuna were great observers and the wind is one example of a specific element of nature that was used to build an intimate relationship between themselves, ‘aumakua and Akua. This relationship helped kupuna to recognize and heed the messages of warning or the blessings of guidance provided. Learning and understanding the winds helped them in their travels, fishing and farming often times seen as a hō‘ailona (omens).
Beloved Kupuna of Molokaʻi, ‘Anake Vanda Hanakahi and Opu‘ulani Albino offer a deeper understanding of our relationship with the ʻāina and Akua, saying that we should always call upon Akua with the truest of heart and intent in facing adversity. Not only does the wind carry our cries to Akua but it embraces us in His voice, offering guidance and wisdom. As such may we learn to recognize the ways in which they communicate with us, and may we call to the Kiu wind with the truest intentions.
Our kūpuna were great observers and the wind is one example of a specific element of nature that was used to build an intimate relationship between themselves, ‘aumakua and Akua. This relationship helped kupuna to recognize and heed the messages of warning or the blessings of guidance provided. Learning and understanding the winds helped them in their travels, fishing and farming often times seen as a hō‘ailona (omens).
Beloved Kupuna of Molokaʻi, ‘Anake Vanda Hanakahi and Opu‘ulani Albino offer a deeper understanding of our relationship with the ʻāina and Akua, saying that we should always call upon Akua with the truest of heart and intent in facing adversity. Not only does the wind carry our cries to Akua but it embraces us in His voice, offering guidance and wisdom. As such may we learn to recognize the ways in which they communicate with us, and may we call to the Kiu wind with the truest intentions.
Schedule of Events:
UPDATED 4/26/2014
Thursday May 1, 2014
Huaka'i (On-Site Excursion) - 8:30 a.m Ka'ana gate
We will visit Ka'ana, and share the story of Pu'u Nana and the origins of the hula according to the oral traditions of ancient Moloka'i in the very place it all began.
Meet at the Ka'ana gate at 8:30 a.m. located along Maunaloa Hwy. heading West past the airport. Look for the cars parked along side the road. A liability waiver needs to be signed prior to entry on to Molokai Ranch property.
Thursday Lecture at Kulana 'Ōiwi 7:00 p.m.
Kūpuna, 'Ohana and alaka'i from Hālau Hula O Kukunaokalā will discuss their Hula origins and traditions as taught to them by their late Kumu, John Kaimikaua, founder of the Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko festival. They will also share mo'olelo (story) and mana'o (thoughts) on this year's theme, Kū i ke Kiu.
Lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. at Kulana 'Ōiwi Halau. Located along Maunaloa Highway outside of Kaunakakai town, right across of Kiowea Park.
Friday May 2, 2014
“E Ka`ana Mai I Na Mo`omona,” 7:00 p.m.
Share in the rich traditions. Come and listen to a panel of Kumu Hula from across the islands share their traditions and origins in Hula. Lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. at Kulana 'Ōiwi Halau.
Saturday May 3, 2014
Ho'olaule'a 8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m
Lanikeha Community Center
From dancing under the Ulu Niu (coconut) trees of Kapuaiwa, to the Kiawe thorns of Papohaku, to the heat of Kaunakakai, we are excited to announce that this year's Ho'olaule'a will once again be in the cool breeze on the grassy field of Lanikeha!
Take a drive up to Ho'olehua and join us at the Lanikeha Community Center and enjoy 'ono grinds, crafts and entertainment and much more.
Located across of the Ho'olehua Fire Station on Farrington Avenue.
Huaka'i (On-Site Excursion) - 8:30 a.m Ka'ana gate
We will visit Ka'ana, and share the story of Pu'u Nana and the origins of the hula according to the oral traditions of ancient Moloka'i in the very place it all began.
Meet at the Ka'ana gate at 8:30 a.m. located along Maunaloa Hwy. heading West past the airport. Look for the cars parked along side the road. A liability waiver needs to be signed prior to entry on to Molokai Ranch property.
Thursday Lecture at Kulana 'Ōiwi 7:00 p.m.
Kūpuna, 'Ohana and alaka'i from Hālau Hula O Kukunaokalā will discuss their Hula origins and traditions as taught to them by their late Kumu, John Kaimikaua, founder of the Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko festival. They will also share mo'olelo (story) and mana'o (thoughts) on this year's theme, Kū i ke Kiu.
Lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. at Kulana 'Ōiwi Halau. Located along Maunaloa Highway outside of Kaunakakai town, right across of Kiowea Park.
Friday May 2, 2014
“E Ka`ana Mai I Na Mo`omona,” 7:00 p.m.
Share in the rich traditions. Come and listen to a panel of Kumu Hula from across the islands share their traditions and origins in Hula. Lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. at Kulana 'Ōiwi Halau.
Saturday May 3, 2014
Ho'olaule'a 8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m
Lanikeha Community Center
From dancing under the Ulu Niu (coconut) trees of Kapuaiwa, to the Kiawe thorns of Papohaku, to the heat of Kaunakakai, we are excited to announce that this year's Ho'olaule'a will once again be in the cool breeze on the grassy field of Lanikeha!
Take a drive up to Ho'olehua and join us at the Lanikeha Community Center and enjoy 'ono grinds, crafts and entertainment and much more.
Located across of the Ho'olehua Fire Station on Farrington Avenue.
