E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 7:  Kupuna Hula Bash!

E Kanikapila Kakou 2023, Week 7:  Kupuna Hula Bash!

E Kanikapila Kakou 2023 celebrates the music, hula and stories of Hawai’i with focus on Kaua’i.  All events will be held at the Kaua’i Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom.

March 20 EKK features Chucky Boy Chock & Friends – Darryl Gonzalez, Garret Santos and Rosie Alfiler – with the music that connected him with artists throughout the state of Hawai’i. Currently Director of the Kaua’i Museum, he brings a wealth of experiences and knowledge to the stage. Rounding out the evening will be Puni Patrick, the Kupuna Klub and members of her Kaua’i Museum halau who will entice all kupuna dancers in the audience to share their life-long passion with the hula. This evening promises to be fun-filled and kolohe with tutu and aunties leading the way with classic, occasionally racey, hula.  Come join in the fun!

The doors open at 5:00 pm; Puni will teach a noho hula to the audience during the ‘ukulele/hula hour; the main program begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 8:30 pm. Tickets are available at the door or on Eventbrite, ekk2023.eventbrite.com. general admission is $20 and kamaaina is $10; children and youth 12 years and younger are free to the EKK events.