Volcano Art Center Gallery
Building #42, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718
Hula Arts at Kilauea: Hula Kahiko performance on September 12th, featuring Manaiakalani Kālua with Akaunu Held outdoors at the kahua hula (hula platform) in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Park entry fees apply. (808) 967-7565. The monthly performances are supported in part by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Kumu Hula Manaiakalani Kalua is from the hīnano scented shores of Keaukaha. He received his first ‘ūniki in 2007 under Taupōuri Tangarō and renewed his vows with Laka at his second ‘ūniki in 2009. Manaiakalani establshed his hālau, Akaunu, in 2012 and they are now housed in the brimming, bank kissing water ways of Pōnahawai. Akaunu is grounded in the traditions of UNUKUPUKUPU and Hālau O Kekuhi. Manaiakalani is an educator specializing in ka‘ao, mo‘olelo, haku mele, and Hawai‘i cultural literacy. He works as a teacher and consultant with various entities including Ka ‘Umeke Kā‘eo Public Charter School, Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i campus, Windward Community College, and various community groups and organizations.