All posts tagged: hula

Lauren Williams: Creating A Sense of Place

June 30, 2015
by Edwina Pinē
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Hawaii

Photo by Eric Miyasato Hawaiʻi is home for me.  For nearly 11 years, I’ve been living in a culture that resonates with me.  I lived most of my life in communities where being the only Asian kid was normal but my parents raised me in a home where being kind and selfless was customary.  Embracing everyone and welcoming them into your home was the norm.  After I graduated college, I wanted to move.  I didn’t […]

Mark Noguchi: Life Inspired By Hula

March 31, 2015
by Edwina Pinē
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Hawaii
Photo: Ethann Oki

Photo: Ethann Oki “Educate and Inspire.” Those were the words that Nālani Kanaka‘ole, kumu hula (hula teacher) of Hālau O Kekuhi, rooted within Mark Noguchi nearly 20 years ago.  “The hālau gave me life,” says Mark, chef and co-founder of Pili Group, a culinary catering company focused on inspiring the community through education and food.  He paused and looked down trying to find the words to describe his enduring gratitude.  Tears began rolling down his face.  “I don’t know where […]