November 10, 11, 12 at the Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall

The Men and Women of Halau Na Mamo O Tulipa represented us well! They performed in the following Categories: Kane Kahiko-Hawai`i, Wahine-Kahiko & `Auana-Hawai`i, Wahine & Kane Combined Kahiko & `Auana-Hawai`i, Hawai`i Wahine Solo, Wahine Kahiko & `Auana-Japan, and Wahine Solo Japan.

At the end of the competition, our halau placed in the following:
Wahine Solo Hawaiian Language Japan-Emi Murata
Wahine & Kane Combination Kahiko and
Wahine & Kane Combination `Auana

MAHALO NUI LOA to all participants who represented us with A LOT of PRIDE, HONOR, HUMBLENESS and RESPECT! Grandma Lipa abd Granpa Nauga was shinig and watching us the whole time and they continue to guide us in our Pono Path.

It has been one hectic year so far and we have failed to be keeping our site up to date! So here is a run down of our year from MAY DAY FESTIVAL.

3rd WEST SIDE MAY DAY FESTIVAL
It was a BIG year for the festival as we moved it to Kapolei and there was a HUGE positive turn out despite the RAIN from the whole week of the event and a little rain at the end of our festival.

The Master and Mistress of Ceremonies, Kumu’s Kuahiwi Moniz and Visa Castillo kept the crowd well informed and entertained throughout the day introducing all 8 Hālau and 1 Choral group that performed all day long. They also introduced all 19 Vendors that we had at this year’s festival.

All in all the event was a HUGE SUCCESS and we are already planning the 4th Annual Festival for 2012.

ALL ALAKA`I TRAINING-June

From June 23-July 3, Kumu Leato had all of his They worked on Kahiko, `Auana, Oli, Ho`opa`a, and BASIC NASICS BASICS!!! The training proved to be beneficial and they plan on making it an annual thing!

HULA CAMP KAUA`I in July
Kumu Leato hosted his annual HULA CAMP on the island of Kaua`i this year. The camp brought in members from Japan and they spent 5 days and 4 nights at the Courtyard Marriott Coconut Beach Kaua`i.

This year’s guest were Kumu Kuahiwi, Kumu Keola Worthington, and Kumu Kamea Forrest. The three of them and kumu Leato wrote the Auana choice mele, Ka Huaka`i Hele O Tulipa after a journey around the island of Kaua`i in April. the Kahiko choice mele was Hanohano Waimea I Ka Waikea. the haumana had the privilege to be on a Tour of Waimea Canyon and a part of Wailua and Kapa`a with the knowledgeable Kumu Keola and Kumu Kamea.

This year the Hula Camp members had the opportunity to perform for Hotel Guest in the Hotel’s Bar and Lounge called Captain Cooks Landing. they also were treated to a performance by Kumu Keola at Wahooos Restraunt and Bar across the street from the hotel, where they shared some of their beautiful hula with restaraunt goers as well.

The final part of these participants is their performance of “Ka Huaka`i Hele O Tulipa” in Hālau Nā Mamo O Tulipa-Iāpana’s 5th Anniversary Ho`ike.

Next Years Hula Camp will also be on Kaua`i and they will head to Hanalei.

July Ho`ike Hawai`i 14th Hula Competition Orlando, Florida
Kumu Leato, Aunty Moki, Uncle Nofo, Alaka`i Kawahine, Alaka`i Mailani, and Pualalea travelled to Orlando, Florida to participate in this small scale competition held at the Wyndham Resort and hosted by the Ho`ike Hawai`i Organization.

Completely different from any competition that they have entered before, it was a whole new experience. But, that did not stop them from being a CROWD FAVORITE and placing in 3rd in group Kahiko. Pualalea did an AWESOME JOB representing as she placed 2nd in Solo KAHIKO, `AUANA, and OLI. Ho`omaika`i to all of you!

September HAWAI`I KUPUNA HULA FESTIVAL
In Kona, Hawai`i, Keauhou Bay Resort on September 14&15 our Kupuna from Japan participated in the Hawai`i Kupuna Hula Festival with theur choice mele sung by The Pearl’s OF the Pacific, Ka Lehua Punono. They represented the halau very well and was also a CROWD FAVORITE!

These are our updates so far and we are currently getting ready for HUAKA`I IAPANA 2011

In February 2011, Hawaiian Style TULIPA Cafe opened its doors in Shinjuku, Japan a couple of doors away from the main location of Hālau Nā Mamo O Tulipa-Iāpana. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!

Here is a news article from the Westside Stories Wai`anae Community Newspaper.

Under the direction of Alaka`i Tulipa Takako Savini-Maino, Hālau Nā Mamo O Tulipa-Kaleponi classes have started! First few weeks classes were held at the home of Alaka`i Tulipa. January 31, classes started at the West Side Recreation Park & District in TAFT, CALIFORNIA!

Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays Ages 3-8th Grade from 5-615 and 9th Grade-Adults from 630-745.

For more information please contact Alaka`i Tulipa at 1-661-293-0525 or email tulipamaino@tulipa.org.

Hālau Nā Mamo O Tulipa is having OPEN ENROLLMENT for all classes and all levels! Come by one of the following classes to see if you are interested:

The following classes are held in Kapolei:

Tuesday 3:30-4:45PM Beginners Hula
Tuesday 5-6:15PM Beginners Hula

Wednesday 5-6PM Polynesian Ensemble

Thursday 5-615PM Beginners Hula

Saturday: 11-12PM Papa Keikikane (Young Boys 5-12 years Old)

BRAND NEW CLASS:
Papa Nauga (KANE or MEN) Thursdays 6:30-7:45PM (recruiting for our Huakaʻi Iāpana-Japan tour Oct. 27-November 6)

If you have experience and you are a fast learner, you may be allowed to join Papa Tulipa (our Hōʻike or travelling/competition class) if you take a month or two of our Beginners Hula. Our Papa Tulipa (Hōʻike) classes meet on:

Monday: 6-8PM
Wednesday: 6:15-8:15PM &
Saturdays: 12:15-2:15PM

We have a Papa Kamaliʻi (Young kids 5-10 years Old) held in Mililani at the Christ Lutheran Church on Saturdays from 9-10AM.

If you want to learn more about who we are and what we do please visit our website at www.tulipa.org you can also call us at 808-620-9155 or email info@tulipa.org

Me Ka Paulele Palena ʻOle
With Never Ending Faith

It was an awesome turn out with over 100 family and friends to help us celebrate our Successful 2010! The food was ONO and the dancing was so maika`i. There was even a surprise MAHALO video for our kumu that caught him off guard and had him in tears! There was over 50 grab bags being exchanged and everyone in attendance received a makana of aloha from kumu and the halau!

Kumu also gave ALL REGULAR CLASSES a christmas gift of having OFF until January 4, 2011! Papa Ho`ike still have classes for the next 2 weeks Monday and Tuesday 6p-8p

2010 has been a GREAT year with many memories, happy and sad. We said aloha to a few `ohana members; Makanamakamae Rytter, Oliana Lutu-Topley, and Jerome Brede-Savini.

To everyone, please have a very MELE KALIKIMAKA and a SAFE HAU`OLI MAKAHIKI HOU! We look forward to having a very SUCCESSFUL and PROSPEROUS 2011!

We entered this competition as a trial to see how it is for next year.  It was a different atmosphere and experience from Iā `Oe E Ka Lā, but it was an enjoyable experience for us all!  Hālau Nā Mamo O Tulipa entered the Wahine Hālau Category in the Hawai`i category and we performed both Hula `Olapa (Kahiko) and Hula `Auana.  We took home the following prizes:

1st Place: Edith kekuhi Kanaka`ole `Olelo Award (Presented to the hālau with the highest Hawaiian language Scores)

1st Place: Helen Desha Beamer Hula `Olapa (Kahiko) Award (Presented to the hālau with the highest Hula Kahiko and `Olelo Scores).

Mahalo to all of the supporters who came out to support and of course to  the `ohanas.  We look forward to returning next year with both our Hawai`i and Japan hālau participating! Good job to all hālau who participated!!!

Hālau Nā Mamo O Tulipa entered in the Kaikamahine, Wahine, Gracious Ladies, Kupuna, and Musicians categories.  All haumāna did an AWESOME job and danced so beautifully and represented us with a lot of PRIDE!  We brought home 3 awards in the following:

3rd Place: Gracious Ladies

3rd Place: Kupuna

3rd Place: Musicians

It was a very successful and AWESOME trip. Mahalo to all supporters and to all `ohana. Also a great big congratulations to all hālau who participated!

October 2, 2010

Ka Hula Hou 2010 was a huge success for the Academy of Hawaiian Arts and Kumu Hula Mark Keali`i Ho`omalu.

On behalf of the haumāna of Hālau Nā Mamo O Tulipa, Kumu Leato presented the following participating groups a makana of $100: The men of Manawaiopuna-Kumu Hula Kamaile Hamada, Hālau Hula O Walea-Kumu Hula Joy Walea Corpuz, and The Men of Kaleo o Nālani-Kumu Hula Siaosi Veimau. The makana was part of our community service projects and these groups were given the money for their mahalo in the continuation of their cultivation and perpetuation of the hula and the Hawaiian Culture.

The Academy of Hawaiian Arts-Kumu Hula Mark Keali`i Ho`omalu was presented with $200 for hosting the Ka Hula Hou Competition and for their cultivation and perpetuation of hula and the Hawaiian Culture.

September 30, 2010

Kumu Leato officially announced the opening of our newest branch in Taft, California starting in January 2011!

Alaka`i Tulipa Takako Savini-Maino will be in charge of the day to day operations.

HO`OMAIKA`I to all haumana and `ohana on this great ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!