A Hawaiian cultural center for our community and the world
Goals for Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art
To create a center through the mana‘o of our islands’ kumu and hālau hula that will advance the cultural, social, and historical impact of Native Hawaiian ‘Ōiwi Art and practices.
Through these efforts, we can empower all people in Hawai‘i and the world to keep these traditions alive for future generations.
Huamakahikina Declaration
In response to the Huamakahikina Declaration, ratified by an international coalition of Kumu Hula and adopted by resolution by the Maui County Council in the fall of 2021, the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art will be dedicated to the study, practice, celebration and perpetuation of Hula and the varied ‘Ōiwi arts for which Hula serves as the nexus.
It will be the first of its kind and the largest investment by any county or the state to create a permanent place for Hula and associated ʻŌiwi arts.
Hula is Life
Hula is an ‘Ōiwi Art that preserves knowledge and traditions which have been passed down for generations and has the power to inspire, enlighten, motivate, transform and connect all people.
Today, Hula is the inspiration and motivation for the Hawaiian cultural center called Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art located at Pe‘epe‘e in Wailuku, Maui, on the corner of Vineyard St. and Church St.
A Collaborative Space for Maui Hālau
Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art is a collaborative effort between diverse groups of Hawai‘i hālau hula representing the breadth of Hula Lineages with the support of the County of Maui.
Preliminary discussions have begun to explore the scope of needs for the facility, and identify potential funding sources and contemplate the role of the facility within the emerging Wailuku Arts District, Maui County and beyond.
