Michele Chin-Purcell
Michele Chin-Purcell is an ardent advocate for Japanese taiko art and culture, serving as both an instructor and performer with San Diego Taiko.
Michele Chin-Purcell Read More »
entertainment
Ryugen Taiko
RYUGEN TAIKO was formed by Nolan Miyahara in May 2014 as a not for profit 501(c)3 organization to truly promote and preserve Taiko in Hawaii.
Youngsters of Marshall Islands
YMI (Youngsters of Marshall Islands) is a group of intermediate students who consider one another family. They range from sixth, seventh, and eighth graders and besides sharing the same culture, they share a love of dance.
Youngsters of Marshall Islands Read More »
La Galería: Compañía Baile Filipino
La Galería is a not-for-profit Filipino folk dance performing arts troupe, formed for the promotion and perpetuation of our Philippine cultural heritage.
La Galería: Compañía Baile Filipino Read More »
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.
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
Kosrae Maui Organization Read More »
Mise Kimono Fashion Show
MISE KIMONO was founded with the purpose of perpetuating the legacy and spirit of our Grandmother, Tomiko Mise
Mise Kimono Fashion Show Read More »
Maui Chinese Martial Arts & Lion Dance
The Maui Chinese Martial Arts & Lion Dance Association is led by Sifu Arlie Asiu. Formerly known as the Maui Chinese Martial Arts Academy created by the late Sifu Steven Catugal, this school teaches traditional Chinese martial arts including Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan for adults and Lion Dance classes for children ages 7 and up. Classes are weekly and held in Kahului.
Maui Chinese Martial Arts & Lion Dance Read More »
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,
Halau Hula O Keola Ali O Ke Kai Read More »
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