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Aloha mai kākou!

Hauʻoli Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi!

The Aloha Club and Nā Aikāne (Kumu ʻIwalani Koide of LLL and Kumu Puʻu Zablan of Kūloaʻa Project) would like to invite you to join us this week for (2) free sessions open to students, staff, and faculty.

Sign-up by clicking this link:  go.hawaii.edu/beK

Poʻahā 02/20/25 1-2pm Hale o Manono 112 A/B – “Krash Kourse” in Aʻo ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, a very basic introductory course in Hawaiian language.  Kumu ʻIwalani will share common Hawaiian words, one or two greetings, basic colors, and numbers.  By attending the session your name will be put into a lucky number drawing to vie for a special makana compliments of the Aloha Club.

Pōʻaha 02/20/25 3-4pm Hale o Manono 101 – Oli and Hula Pahu, you will be learning 4 Oli (chants) from Kumu Puʻu. One Oli does include using a precious Lapaiki drum.  A strong leo (voice), rhythm, and appreciation of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is highly recommended.  Instruments will be provided and the Ka Wehena Kaiao Booklet will be yours to keep and use.