YWAM Opening – June 3, 2026

We must always have DA FUN SHOT !

Shane on Ukulele !

Commiting to the Lord

Pastor Jenni pule

Getting ready !

Kōkua !

Donald Photography

Nā Halelū

O Jehovah

He helps us !

Hanohano Hanalei

What a blessing, what a night. We had the opportunity to live aloha and share aloha through our hula with YWAM during their Creative ID conference. We presented an Oli Nā Halelū taken from Psalm 147:1 as we walked in to the packed hall. Our first hula was O Jehovah, which speaks about how God is our strength and shield and how He helps us in our times of need (Psalm 28:7). We ended with a resounding Hanohano Hanalei. Indeed, how creative is our God who made everything from the majestic mountains to the most delicate flower. All glory goes to our Heavenly Father.

Hawaiian Blessing Ceremony for the American Dragons’ New Outrigger Canoe – August 3, 2025

Lele Manuahi

Blowing of the Pū

Prayer of Blessing in Hawaiian

Oli Aloha

Welcome Speech by Darrin Neil

Genealogy of Lele Manuahi

Lei Giving

Blessing

Blessing

American Dragons

It was such an honor and privilege to be invited by Darrin Neil on behalf of the American Dragons to bless their new canoe, Lele Manuahi.

The Hawaiian blessing ceremony started with lei giving to the VIPs, members of outrigger canoe (Wa’a) clubs who have invested time and energy to nurture a vibrant Wa’a community in Singapore.

Darrin Neil, who started the Country of Origin (COO) race, has been growing the Wa’a community for years and we can all see the fruit of his labor. The ever-growing Wa’a community in Singapore is strong and energized.

The blessing ceremony continued with the blowing of the Pū. This was followed by Oli such as E Ho Mai which invites sacred knowledge from above.

Lei of Ti or Lauki were presented, all handmade by members of Hālau Ka Lei Kukui Hiʻilani Singapore Extension. The week prior was spent transforming leaves harvested from Ti plants and weaving them into lei.

The beautiful Wa’a, Lele Manuahi, was anointed after being adorned with lei and then set off on her maiden voyage with members of the American Dragons.

Mahalo nui loa to our Kumu, Kumu Hula Leihi’ilani Kirkpatrick, who has passed down these traditions to us. We are honored to be a beacon of aloha here in Asia as we continue to uphold the culture and practices of Hawai’i.

D6 Family Conference July 26, 2025

Mahalo nui loa e Kahu David Leong for inviting us to present the hula “The Prayer” at the D6 Family Conference.

This hula was first presented at the Kaua’i Prayer Luncheon and we are honored to share this hula with the delegates of the conference.

It was a very special moment as a mother-daughter team were dancing. So inspiring at a conference upholding families.

Alec Wing and the Hawaiian Lūʻau – July 17, 2025

Our ‘Ohana from the paddling community, Alec Wing, has been single handedly keeping the tradition of making Kalua Pig in an Imu ALIVE ! The imu is a Hawaiian underground oven and this cooking method is labor- intensive ! Alec Wing has been at it for the past 13 years so it was an honor to be invited to perform the opening ceremony.

Mahalo nui, Alec, for keeping the flame alive.

We are all keepers of the flame.

Hukilau at the Beach – July 5, 2025

We took the hula class to Siloso Beach Sentosa !

E Ala E to greet the morning.

Hukilau before our picnic.

Heartfelt speech by our hula sister, Karin.

We are ‘ohana.

Country of Origin Wa’a Race – June 29, 2025

It was an honor to be invited by Xavier Keutch and Team France to be part of the opening ceremony and protocols at COO, Country of Origin 2025 !

This ‘Ohana, the paddling community in Singapore, is so precious to us because we are keeping traditions and culture alive. The ancient wayfinders and voyagers traversed the entire Pacific Ocean in double hulled canoes or Wa’a. The spirit lives on !

Mahalo Ke Akua for the opportunity to serve this community.

Tribute to ʻAnakē Cyrila – May 17, 2025

Filming at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. ʻAwapuhi Uʻi for a very special ʻanakē.

Mahalo nui to Alex Legarda and Carmenita Naidu our camera people, art directors and stylists !

Hele on to Kaua’i – February 24 to March 10, 2025

Kaua’i Prayer Luncheon

Hālau Ka Lei Kukui Hʻilani

Hoʻomana

Singapore extension

Rehearsal pau

Reunited with Kauaʻi Hālau and SAN Diego extension

Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett

Kumu Hula Leihiʻilani Kirkpatrick, Kumu Hula Sabra Kauka and Kumu Hulu Kawailehua

Lei hulu workshop

Pāʻulaʻula – Russian Fort Elizabeth

Waimea River kukui picking

E Huakaʻi Kākou !

Reuniting with our Kumu, Kumu Hula Leihi’ilani Kirkpatrick, with the main Kaua’i Hālau, Hālau Hula Ka Lei Kukui Hiʻilani, is the highlight of the year.

The Singapore extension enjoyed connecting to the people of Kaua’i and the ‘aina as much as presenting hula at the annual Kaua’i Prayer Luncheon.

We got to explore the west side of Kaua’i as well going up to Koke’e and picking kukui from the mouth of Waimea River with our hula sisters from the San Diego extension led by Alaka’i Kahanoa.

It was a wonderful bonding time with our Kaua’i ‘Ohana as well and we enjoyed the hospitality of the Pycha family immensely.

Mahalo Ke Akua for Kumu, for Hālau and for ‘Ohana.

Christmas with ELLCO – December 15, 2024

The ELLCO (Extending the Lord’s Love and Care to Others) ladies’ Bible Study group celebrated Christmas in style with Peranakan cuisine and Hawaiian hula. A fantastic pairing !

Christmas with Hallelujah Choir – December 12, 2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas !

Such a blessing to share aloha with the wonderful ladies of Hallelujah Choir, an all Japanese women’s choir, and make some new friends !