Proudly presented by the Ka`ie`ie Foundation and Kumu Hula, Kehaulani Kekua
He Inoa No Na Lani
An inspiring theatrical Hula & Hawaiian Musical Tribute to Hawai`i’s Royal Ali`i
Get your tickets now for the Debut Performance this Friday, October 29!

He Inoa No Na Lani is an inspiring theatrical Hula and Hawaiian Musical experience based on historic events, Native Hawaiian thought, and imagery that will highlight Hawai`i’s pre-contact and monarchy periods. Written and directed by Kumu Hula, Kehaulani Kekua, the production will debut its premiere performance on Friday, October 29 in the Jasmine Ballroom of the Kaua`i Beach Resort. An ensemble of selected musicians and dancers, along with kuku`i `olelo serving as storytellers will make up the cast of Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai’s Performing Company.

The evening will begin with a special opening ceremony and an overture of chants dedicated to Kaua`i’s ancient ali`i such as, Mo`ikeha, Kaumuali`i and others. The production will segue into performance chapters featuring remarkable repertoire of mele ali`i or royal compositions written by, or for King Kalakaua, Queen Lili`uokalani, Princess Likelike, Prince Leleiohoku. Songs for other ali`i including Queen Ka`ahumanu and Princess Ka`iulani will also be presented, along with mele aloha `aina and mele ali`i by other notable Hawaiian music composers. The collection of songs selected for He Inoa No Na Lani will unveil the compelling history and life experiences of Hawai`i’s beloved ali`i that reigned over the Hawaiian Island Nation through the overthrow of Queen Lili`uokalani in 1893.
TOTALLY DIFFERENT FROM HALAU PALAIHIWA O KAIPUWAI’S PAST PERFORMANCE EVENTS!!! Over the past years, Kumu Hula Kehaulani Kekua has purposely brought Hula Kahiko to the forefront to revitalize authentic, sacred hula practice, presentation and performance. However, Kumu Kehaulani’s style and artistry of hula `auana is also second to none! Specially choreographed hula that flows with grace and regal beauty will take to the stage in grand fashion complete with formal Hawaiian garments and costuming of the monarchy era.
The classical Hawaiian musical idiom created by the royal siblings (Kalakaua, Lili`uokalani, Likelike and Leleiohoku) was highly developed and exquisitely woven with closely observed nature imagery, hidden meanings known as kaona and other Hawaiian compositional features.

He Inoa No Na Lani is an exhilarating Hawaiian production that is not to be missed! Truly a debut in many ways, this premiere performance event will present the skill, beauty and elegance of Hula, the accuracy of Hawai`i’s history and the brilliance of Hawaiian chiefs and chiefesses who were expert haku mele and leaders who had great love for their Hawaiian Nation and its people.
This specially created signature event officially closes the 2-month spree of “Let Us Show You Aloha Kaua`i Style!” celebrations. Brought to Kaua`i residents and visitors with the support of the Hawai`i Tourism Authority’s Festivals of Hawai`i program, He Inoa No Na Lani is presented by the Ka`ie`ie Foundation in collaboration with the Garden Island Arts Council and the Kaua`i Beach Resort.
6p Come early for Pre-Concert festivities throughout the hotel with no-host cocktails and live entertainment. Fresh flower leis, Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai and event products and merchandise, as well as various food and beverage options will be available. Enjoy a delicious Oceanfest Buffet in the Naupaka Terrace Restaurant. (Reservations are required and are NOT included in the ticket price.) Preferred seating will be available for dinner guests.
7p Opening Ceremony and Premiere of He Inoa No Na Lani featuring the Performing Company of Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai under the direction of Kumu Hula, Kehaulani Kekua.
DON’T WAIT! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
This is Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai’s final production performance experience of the year! The last 3 Halau events sold out well in advance of the event date…don’t wait to get your tickets! Specially priced premiere tickets are $22 (12 & under) and $25 (13 & up) or $30 and $35 at the door. Tickets are also available at islandwide outlets at: Kaua`i Beach Resort, Island Soap & Candleworks in Kolo and Kilauea, Kaua`i Music & Sound in Waipouli and Magic Dragon in Princeville. Tickets may also be purchased on-line at www.kaieie.org for pick up at Will Call at the event. No photography or videotaping will be permitted. All persons attending, including infants and children must have a ticket. For assistance, please call 808.346.7574.
Ha`ina `ia ka puana i lohe ia,
…no na pono `ana kama lehulehua!
Tell the refrain so that all may hear of Hawai`i’s compelling history and the life experiences of our beloved ali`i! -Bridging Hawai`i’s past into the present with meaningful purpose to understand, inspire and aloha…that which is `oia`i`o or genuinely the truth.
