Ranga Pae
Ranga Pae (which means “Encircling the Earth” in Maori) was formed in 1995 by the husband and wife team of Kimo and Jody Huybrechts.
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Kosrae Maui Organization
The Kosrae Maui Organization, hosted by Iao United Church of Christ, is advised by Pastor Lauren Buck Medeiros and Kosrae Pastor Shrew Mongkeya. It’s mission is to perpetuate Kosraen culture which includes the language, dance, and customs of the Micronesian community on Maui. The group is comprised of high school students from various high schools
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Mise Kimono Fashion Show
MISE KIMONO was founded with the purpose of perpetuating the legacy and spirit of our Grandmother, Tomiko Mise
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Maui Chinese Martial Arts & Lion Dance
Maui Chinese Martial Arts & Lion Dance is based in Kahului and led by Sifu Arlie-Avery Asiu.
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Halau Hula O Keola Ali O Ke Kai
“I loved hula from the very start,” said Iola Caldito Balubar, a kumu hula and professional Polynesian dancer. It became her life and her career, reported the Maui News. One of Maui’s favorite Kumu Hula, aunty Iola has been teaching her award-winning halau, with students from keiki to kupuna, dances of Polynesia including Hawaiian, Tahitian,
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Marco Lienhard
Marco Lienhard is the director of both Taikoza and East Winds Ensemble (1995-Present). Marco Lienhard lived and performed in Japan for 18 years (1981-1998) as a member of the legendary Taiko group Ondekoza under director Tagayasu Den (who instigated the renaissance of Taiko). In
Maui Okinawa Taiko
Maui Okinawa Taiko (MOT) began in May of 1997 as a part of the Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai (MOKK)
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Zenshin Daiko
Zenshin Daiko is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that is dedicated to teaching taiko to children and sharing it with the community. Since forming in March, 1999, Zenshin Daiko was performed in over 1,100 cultural and community events all over Maui and the neighbor islands. Zenshin Daiko has also performed in California, Nevada, Texas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Oregon and Japan.
Maui Taiko
The informal taiko group that existed in Keahua has continued for nearly a century through five generations of the Watanabe family. The family founded Maui Taiko with the intent of perpetuating the Fukushima Ondo tradition and incorporating other forms of taiko music.
Ai Matsuda
Born and raised in Japan until the age of 16, Ai Matsuda moved to Hawaii to study English. There, she began to play taiko with Hawaii Matsuri Taiko, led by Mrs. Faye Komagata – her aunt.
