Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha

03/16/2026

🌺 E komo mai. E hoʻomaka kākou.

The first day of Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha 2026 opens with ceremony, intention, and deep cultural connection. Join us as we gather in aloha to honor ʻike kūpuna and begin a powerful three-day journey of learning and belonging.

✨ Day 1 highlights include:
�• Opening ceremony grounded in protocol and purpose
�• Lei-making workshops rooted in tradition
�• ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi immersion
�• Hula kahiko and hula ʻauana instruction�
• Traditional Hawaiian craft making

This is more than a conference. It is a space to reconnect, learn, and uplift our lāhui through ʻike, pilina, and aloha.

📍 June 26–28, 2026�🎟️ Registration details coming soon

E hui pū kākou ma lalo o ke aloha.

Learn more here: https://kahahawaii.org/kaha.../attend-kaha-2026-352c8

03/14/2026

Hūī! Aloha Pōʻaono!

Calling all Hawaiian cultural vendors.

Be part of the 4th Annual Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha, a three-day cultural gathering dedicated to the perpetuation of ʻike kūpuna, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, and traditional practices.

Showcase and sell your authentic goods at our craft fair while connecting with a community rooted in aloha and cultural learning.

Vendor space is limited.

Apply today and review the Online Vendor Information Packet for details: https://kahahawaii.org/kaha-conference/vendors-apply

03/11/2026

🌺 E komo mai. Welcome to KAHĀ 2026.

Aloha kākou,

With deep joy and heartfelt aloha, we invite you to gather with us at Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha, a space rooted in connection, learning, and the sharing of ʻike Hawaiʻi.

This year’s theme, “Oʻahu Ka ʻŌnohi O Nā Kai” (The Gem of the Sea), honors Oʻahu as a place of convergence, resilience, and beauty. Like a gem shaped by the kai, the island reflects the brilliance of ʻike kūpuna, stewardship, and the enduring practice of aloha.

We look forward to welcoming you into this meaningful journey of ʻike-sharing, pilina, and renewed commitment to aloha ʻāina and one another.

Me ke aloha pumehana,
Kanani Cadaoas
Luna Hoʻokele, KAHĀ 2026

Learn more and join us: https://kahahawaii.org/kaha-conference

03/08/2026

Aloha Lāpule Kākou!

Meet the KAHĀ 2026 Artist in Residence 🌺

We are honored to welcome Brianna Kalamahoʻomanea, illustrator and graphic designer based in the greater Los Angeles area, as the Artist in Residence for KAHĀ 2026.

Brianna’s work is inspired by her faith, the beauty of the natural world, and the richness of Polynesian culture. A member of the Polynesian dance community for more than 12 years, she trained in Tahitian dance with Te Varua ‘Ori under Angela Liavaʻa and is currently studying hula under Kumu Hula Keoni Napueokiaʻiokalehuakuikalani Chang at Hālau Nā Pua Lehua I Ka Ua Noe in Chino Hills. Through both art and dance, she shares stories rooted in culture, creativity, and ʻike.

E hui pū kākou me Brianna Kalamahoʻomanea ma ka Mākeke o KAHĀ 2026 ma Las Vegas.

Join us at the Mākeke marketplace during the 2026 Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha Conference and experience the beauty of hana noʻeau, culture, and community.

June 26–28, 2026
Palace Station Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas

Take part in KĀHA 2026 and learn how to be part of our makeke: https://kahahawaii.org/kaha-conference/vendors-apply

03/07/2026

🌺 Registration is Now Open for KAHĀ 2026 🌺

Join us for Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha (KAHĀ) 2026, a three-day Hawaiian cultural conference dedicated to learning, sharing, and uplifting ʻike Hawaiʻi.

📅 June 26–28, 2026
📍 Palace Station Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, Nevada

Guided by aloha and the wisdom of our kūpuna, KAHĀ brings together kumu, practitioners, and learners for workshops in Ola Pono, Hana Noʻeau, ʻIke Hawaiʻi, and Hula, culminating in a special ʻAhaʻaina dinner celebration on the final evening.

📝 How to Register
1️⃣ Visit the registration page
2️⃣ Select your conference registration option
3️⃣ Complete the online registration form
4️⃣ Submit your registration to reserve your space

🔗 Learn more here: https://kahahawaii.org/kaha-conference/attend-kaha-2026-352c8

Space in many workshops is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

E hele mai! Come learn, connect, and celebrate ʻike Hawaiʻi with our growing community.

03/01/2026

He leo nō nā kūpuna. He leo kāhea i ka lāhui.

An oli is more than sound. It is breath, memory, lineage, and intention carried on the voice. It connects us to our kūpuna, to our ʻāina, and to one another. Through oli, we gather. Through oli, we remember who we are.

This year, we are honored to share a kāhea (call), an oli composed and offered by the founder of Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha (KAHĀ), Kuualohanui Kaulia, inviting kānaka maoli and all kānaka at heart to come together in Las Vegas for the 2026 KAHĀ Conference.

A call to return.
A call to learn.
A call to stand in ʻike ho‘oilina.
A call to gather under aloha.

📍 June 26–28, 2026
📍 Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

If you hear the call in your naʻau, come.
E hui mai kākou ma lalo o ke aloha no ke kūkulu hou ʻana i ka lāhui.

🔗 Register and learn more: kahahawaii.org/kaha-conference

03/01/2026

The 4th Annual Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha (KAHĀ) Conference returns June 26–28, 2026, at Palace Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. This year, we are honored to offer ‘eiwa (nine) hula classes as part of our cultural learning experience.

Guided by respected kumu hula and cultural practitioners, these classes invite participants of all levels to deepen their understanding of hula as living ʻike, connecting movement, history, mele, and aloha.

This year’s theme, Oʻahu Ka ʻŌnohi O Nā Kai (Oʻahu, the Pearl of the Seas), celebrates Oʻahu as a place of profound cultural brilliance and connection across oceans, bringing together loea and practitioners from the Hawaiian Islands to share knowledge through workshops, performances, and hands-on learning.

Join us for three days of ʻike Hawaiʻi, cultural exchange, and shared learning.

👉 Register now and view the full schedule:
https://kahahawaii.org/kaha-conference

02/27/2026

🌺 KAHĀ Conference 2026 is back.

Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha returns, bringing together kumu, loea, educators, and community leaders to learn, connect, and grow through ʻike Hawaiʻi.

Relive the powerful moments from past gatherings and see how our pilina continues to deepen across place and practice.

E hui mai kākou ma lalo o ke aloha!

Learn more and take part in 2026:
https://kahahawaii.org/kaha-conference

02/21/2026

E hui mai kākou!

With great humility and aloha, we invite our community to gather for the fourth Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha (KAHĀ) Conference, a growing hui dedicated to perpetuating ʻike Hawaiʻi and strengthening pilina across our lāhui.

This year, we honor the moku of Oʻahu through our theme:
Oʻahu Ka ʻŌnohi O Nā Kai (Oʻahu, the Pearl of the Seas)

This theme centers Oʻahu as a place of deep history, cultural brilliance, and enduring connection across oceans. Rooted in ʻike kūpuna and living practice, the conference brings together loea, kumu, and cultural practitioners from across the Hawaiian Islands, particularly Oʻahu, to share knowledge through workshops, performances, and hands-on learning experiences.
KAHĀ is a space where learning becomes relationship, where ʻike is shared with intention, and where our collective bowls are filled through aloha, laulima, and kuleana.

Registration is now open!

E komo mai. E aʻo mai. E ulu pū kākou ma lalo o ke aloha.

Learn more: https://kahahawaii.org/kaha-conference

10/26/2025

Read all about KAHĀ 2025 in the recent article written by Kumu Malia Obrega-Olivera in Ka Wai Ola!

https://kawaiola.news/on-the-continent/kaha-2025-brings-kauai-to-nevada-for-connection-and-healing/

We look forward to seeing you at KAHĀ 2026, June 26-28! Stay connected by visiting HawaiiKAHA.org and SUBSCRIBING to our newsletter, as well as following us on Instagram, .

Nearly 40,000 Native Hawaiians now call Clark County, Nevada, home. And this past June, many of them gathered at Palace Station in Las Vegas for the 3rd Annual Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha (KAHĀ), a vibrant celebration of Hawaiian culture, language, and traditions.