Mohala Hou Foundation
“To Blossom Anew”
About Us
"Preserving and perpetuating Hawaiian culture through education and the arts. Uniting people through cultural enrichment."
The Mohala Hou Foundation was established as a non-profit organization in September 2007 to support and promote the teaching and sharing of Hawaiian music, dance, language and culture.
The name Mohala Hou (“to blossom anew”) conveys what we believe is essential for the Hawaiian culture, as well as for each of us as individuals to thrive and flourish. The name implies renewal, growth, ‘to bloom again.’ And that in our hearts implies hope. We believe this to a beautiful, inspiring and appropriate thought to carry us forward in our mission.
These are the goals and objectives we share and embrace—these are our kuleana (responsibilities) - as expressed in our mission statement:
Mission Statement
- To promote public understanding and involvement in Hawaiian culture including music, dance, language, material crafts and history.
- To sponsor public performances, workshops, classes, retreats and other educational activities focused on Hawaiian culture.
- To provide scholarships for haumāna (students), kumu (teachers), and kūpuna (Hawaiian elders) to attend performances, workshops, classes, retreats and other educational activities in Hawaiian culture.
- To directly engage in other activities related to educating the public about Hawaiian music, dance, and culture.