Kik Hula Within the fundamental teachings of Hawaiian arts and practices are centuries of knowledge and understanding essential to the foundation of Hawaiian culture and the sustainability of our islands. Now, more than ever, KIK believes that supporting Hawaiian art and culture is integral to increasing our community’s holistic well-being and fostering resilience for generations to come. Nā Kumu We invite you to watch this video to get to know us a little better! LOOKING FOR LANIKAI at KAHALU’U? Visit us at www.lanikaikona.com I ke ola o ka hula Hawaiian Puaʻa (Pigs) Although many people these days think of feral pigs as a pest, the Hawaiian pig is an important part of traditional island life. The Hawaiian pig is found at Luau or gatherings feeding the community, and in the stories and mythological tales of ancient times. Read More → Hula is Life….Life is Hula It is life, it is seen in all things around us.  The trees dance in the wind, the sea dances with itʻs currents moving to and fro, the birds sing their songs, the earth trembles and moves, the land breathes life into the plants and animals that feed from it, it is these movements of energy I call the “dance of life.” Read More → Our Hālau The Hālau Hula has existed for centuries as the sacred space for the formal teachings of Hawaiian dance and culture.  Where Kumu (teacher) and haumāna (student) come together to preserve and perpetuate the culture of hula.  It is a physical space but more importantly it is a place where mind, body, and spirit are aligned and nourished. That hālau have existed throughout the generations proves the values and lessons promoted there are timeless and useful to our community and to others. Read More → Hālau Ka'eaikahelelani Hālau Ka’eaikahelelani (KIK), a 501(c)(3), is an immersion school of Hawaiian arts and culture located in South Kona, Hawaii. We bring people together through their shared desire to learn and live the cultural foundations of hula, community, culture and humanity. Our mission is to increase equitable access to cultural enrichment programs through the lifestyle of hula, language, music, arts, land stewardship, and ancestral teachings. KiK Hālau member portal is live