Hula O Nā Keiki

Hula O Nā Keiki, Maui’s only children’s hula competition, is held at OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort. The three-day event offers children ages 6 to 17 the opportunity to perform both traditional (kahiko) and contemporary (‘auana) hula in front of an engaged audience. This event educates participants in the ways of their ancestors while celebrating the language, songs and traditions of Hawaiʻi. It gives each student a sense of appreciation for the past and a deeper sense of identity with their Hawaiian ancestors. The intent is to provide an avenue through which participants may express their new understanding of the Hawaiian language and culture through the art of hula, oli (chant), and mele (song).