I kupu ke aʻa i ke kumu

I lau a puka ka muʻo

The mission of the Paoakalani Foundation is to perpetuate and uplift moʻomeheu Hawaiʻi by supporting the practice, education, and transmission of hula, oli, mele, and the traditional knowledge and values that accompany them. The foundation fosters Native Hawaiian-centered learning, strengthens community connections to culture, and supports the work of practitioners and organizations dedicated to sustaining Hawaiian traditions.

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Two women wearing flower crowns face each other with noses touching in a cultural or ceremonial setting.
Native Hawaiian women in traditional attire performing a cultural dance at an outdoor event, with the word "Mauna Loa" on a large banner in the background.
Group of men and women in traditional Polynesian costumes, some holding wooden staffs, in an indoor setting.
Native performers dressed in traditional clothing, including fur and animal skin accessories, participating in a cultural ceremony or dance on stage, with an audience in the background.