On October 8, 2009, Hālāwai hosted its Fall Pau Hana gathering at Connolly's on West 45th Street. It was the most well attended one yet and a fun opportunity for the New York Hawaiʻi community to come out to see old and new friends alike. The evening included hula, Hawaiian music, Māori haka, Māori music and more.

October 8, 2009, 7:30 am
By A. G. Sulzberger

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Aloha Kākou,

Wow, this year we had such a fantastic Hawaiʻi Potluck Picnic! We hope you all had a great time. It was a perfect day for the picnic and everyone's aloha spirit, musical talents, hula hips and super ʻono foods made it even more bettah! To all who attended the picnic, in person or in spirit, mahalo nui loa for your kōkua.

On March 14, 2009, Hālāwai co-presented the Hawaiian Treasures Celebration Tour featuring George Kahumoku, Jr., Richard Hoʻopiʻi and Dennis Kamakahi in Chatham, NJ. Mahalo nui to all who came from near and far and enjoyed the evening of nahenahe music, hula and story telling.

On November 5, 2008, Hālāwai held its Fall Pau Hana gathering at Connolly's on West 45th Street.

Photos from Hula Workshop with Nā Kumu Karl Veto Baker & Michael Lanakila Casupang

"Anyone who enjoys the music of the Brothers Cazimero is certain to enjoy the latest album by KUmZ, Michael Casupang, Karl Veto Baker and Hālau I Ka Wēkiu" – John Berger, Honolulu Star-Bulletin (<

The Annual Hawaiʻi Potluck Picnic in Central Park at Summit Rock may go down this year as one of the most successful and well attended. On Sunday, June 1st, the weather and setting were picture perfect for sharing grinds and kanikapila.

On April 3, 2008, Hālāwai's first Pau Hana gathering took place at the Perfect Pint. It was a fun opportunity for the New York Hawaiʻi community to come out to see old and new friends alike.

Mahalo to everyone who helped spread the word and to those who supported the event. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive so stay tuned for a follow up Pau Hana soon.

Slack Key Ambassador - Raymond Kāne
October 2, 1925 - February 27, 2008

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