Judges

Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Master of Ceremonies

"The survival of mankind is dependent on understanding and following that which is “Pono” the “Natural Order” established by our ancient gods and ancestors. Respect and honor that which came before us."

Leialoha Amina, Head Hula Judge

Maelia Lobenstein Carter, Hula Judge

"Hula is more than just a dance, it is a spirit and a lifestyle.  When we perpetuate the art of hula, we give honor to our kūpuna and life to their stories."

Bill Char, Lei Making Speaker and Lei Contest Judge

"While one accelerates in learning the unique art and dance form we call the hula, we must also learn to live in harmony with ourselves and others by attaining lökahi."

Euphemia Nagashima, Lei Judge

"Our kupuna would be very pleased that E Hula Mau continues to embrace and lengthen its lei of halaus, and continues to perpetuate our culture through this competition."

Keala Ching, Hawaiian Language Judge

 "Words shared by King David Kalakaua 'Hula is the language of the heart, and therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people'  Mary Kawena Pukui, shares the 'Olelo No'eau, 'I ka 'Olelo ke ola, I ka 'Olelo ka make' - Words bring life, words bring death, watch what you say or have consciousness expressed deep within your emotions.  Understand the story expressed through the Hawaiian language to express with emotions of the hula - E ola ka hula, e ola ka 'olelo - the hula lives, the language lives! "

Kahiwa Chow, Rule Verifier

Keikilani Lyons, Time Keeper

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