Holiday Mele 2026
December 19, 2026 to December 25, 2026
Join us for seven days of festive hula performances by talented hula groups from across Hawaii as we count down to Christmas.
6:00pm to 7:00pm Nightly
12/19 (Sat)
Kumu Hula Blaine Kia & Hālau Kawaikahe Lani Mālie and Ka Hulali Wai
Led by Kumu Hula Blaine Kamalani Kia, the women of Kawaikahelanimālie and the men of Kahulaliwai make up a hālau that takes pride in the understanding and preservation of hula and all of its aspects. Since 1997, their sole purpose has been protecting the traditions of Hawaiʻiʻs past and continuing them for the future. Kumu Hula Blaine Kamalani Kia also provides the wonderful music that accompanies the hula. Playing alongside Kalei Kahalewai, they form the musical duo "Kamanawa", having been playing together for over 25 years.
12/20 (Sun)
Kumu Hula, Maelia Carter & Hālau Ka Pā Hula ʻO Kauanoe O Waʻahila
Kumu Hula, Maelia Carter is an award winning school of hula. Maelia is rooted in its tradition past down by her grandmother. Kumu Maelia is urrently one of the distinguished judges of the most prestigious and iconic hula competition known as the annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival held in Hilo, Hawaii. Maeliaʻs award winning school brings a wide range of accolades in formal tradition of Hawaiian dance.
12/21 (Mon)
Kumu Hula Sally Kauakea Yoza & Hālau 'O Napuala’ikauika'iu
Kumu Hula, Sally Kauakea Yoza has made a name for herself in the hula industry with incredible performances and presentations with her gift in teaching Hawaiiʻs children, teens, and our young adults. Kumu Sally brings excitement, joy, and quality to her performances. Kumu Sally has earned her place among a large generation of hula masters that have a special gift when it comes to Hawaiiʻs “young.” Kumu Sally is well known and respected in our community and her children are a joy to watch and experience!
12/22 (Tue)
Kumu Hula Darcey Moniz & Hālau Hula O Pukaʻikapuaokalani
Pukaʻikapuaokalani Kumu Hula, Darcey Moniz comes from a traditional background of hula. Darceyʻs school of hula is well known for her tireless efforts in teaching hula to her community at their local YMCA. Darcyʻs school is also a very big part of the hula industry and have participated in year round Hawaiian observances, hula competitions, and notable events. Kumu Darcey brings character and personality to the native Hawaiian dance with style, attitude, and a little “sass.”
12/23 (Wed)
Kumu Hula Marie Paresa, Hālau Nā Pua Mohala I Ka Malu O Ka Hala
The loved and late Kumu Hula Leimomi Maldonado was a woman of great distinction and a veteran in the native dance. Her hula lineage is rooted in the renowned hula master, the late MAIKI AIU LAKE. Known as “Auntie Lei,” she began her hula journey at the age of six, and brings an impeccable resume of hula! Following her incredible lineage, Kumu Marie Paresa, Kumu Renee Church, Kumu Noriko Ochiai continue her tutelage and amazing style of hula.
12/24 (Thu)
KILIA Hawaiian Musical Serenade (All Female Trio): ʻAuliʻi Tai Hook, Huki Plunkett, and Hiwa Walker
KILIA refers to the name of a specific area of reef just outside of the community and town of Hauʻula, where all three young ladies are from. Kilia - as it refers to this reef reminds these young Hawaiian women of their home town, upbringing, and their desire to hold true to their bonds of friendship - a sisterhood. All three women are classmates of the Kamehameha Schools - Kapālama. Together, as musical artists, they create beautiful Hawaiian music for allwalks of life to experience their young voices and sultry harmonies. Each, are unique and carry a distinctive personality that makes up this all female musical group!
12/25 (Fri)
KIA ʻOhana - A TRUE Hawaiian Family Christmas!
Featuring Renowned Musical Artist, Blaine Kia and Son, Kikau Kia. Blaineʻs wife, Kaleonani and two daughters, ʻŌpua and Māhie perform the art of Hula.The KIA ʻOhana led by Blaine Kia, is a family of five! Blaine Kia is a notable Kumu Hula, award winning entertainer, and award winning Hawaiian cultural consultant. KIAʻs entire family are all hula raised and musically inclined! The KIA family have been performing in Waikiki for nearly thirty years. Where as, Blaine Kia was born and raised in Waikiki where he is well known for his cultural and musical contributions throughout Waikiki and abroad. The KIA ʻOhana will bring a heartfelt performance through the love of family this holiday season.