The MACC will be collecting donations for the Maui Food Bank during this event. We ask that our patrons bring needed items for those impacted by the wildfires. Donation bins will be located near the MACC's main entry gates.
The 17th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula features award-winning hālau competing in solo, group and kupuna categories. Male and female dancers perform both kahiko (traditional) and ‘auana (modern) hula stylings. This year, participating hālau are from throughout Hawai‘i and the continental United States. Expect to see hālau competing in a level of performance as seen in other well-known prestigious hula competitions, yet this event takes place at the MACC's Castle Theater on Maui.
Attendees can browse and shop displays of made-in-Hawai‘i products from an array of crafters and artisans before and throughout Saturday's performances. A full selection of food & beverages will be available for purchase in the Yokouchi Pavilion Courtyard.
Pre-show entertainment by Nāpili Kai Foundation will take place from 11:30am - 12:30pm in the Yokouchi Pavilion.
Solo and group competition begins in the Castle Theater at 1:00pm, the awards ceremony will follow.
Click here to View or Download the Audience Program
EVENTS SCHEDULE:
Thursday, September 12, 7:30 pm in the MACC's McCoy Studio Theater
The Uluwehi Project
Join us for a film screening and discussion led by Lanihuli Kanahele, great-granddaughter of the late Edith Kanakaʻole. She will be accompanied by special guests as we celebrate this world-renowned mele,
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai, and all it encompasses. For more information & to purchase tickets click
HERE.
Saturday, September 14, 1:00 pm in the Castle Theater
Solo & Group Competition and Awards Ceremony
Male and female dancers vie for the solo title of Mr. and Ms. Hula Maui in kahiko & ‘auana styles. Groups of wahine and kāne compete for first place in kahiko & ‘auana styles, and kupuna in the ʻauana category are part of the competition too.
Winners will be recognized at the end of the competition in the solo and group awards ceremony.
Pre-show entertainment by Nāpili Kai Foundation will take place from 11:30am to 12:30pm in the Yokouchi Pavilion.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase in the Yokouchi Pavilion. CLICK HERE for the menu.
Kū Mai Ka Hula audience members are permitted to take photos and videos during the performances using a cell phone or point-and-shoot camera—no professional equipment is allowed. Please be respectful of patrons sitting near you and do not block anyone’s view of the competition. DO NOT USE A FLASH! It disrupts the competition and can distract the dancers. If you post to social media, please use the hashtag #kumaikahula and tag the MACC. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
