Hands-on Practice
Eleven ongoing projects — from pahu drum to ʻulīʻulī making — taught by master practitioners.
Hawaiian Cultural Nonprofit · 501(c)(3)
Reviving the Hale Mua.
We perpetuate the traditional skills and values that once thrived within the original Hale Mua — empowering Hawaiian youth and adults to rediscover their identity and fulfill their kuleana.
E Komo Mai · Welcome
A welcome from Aunty Pilahi Paki.
“Aloha is the intelligence with which we meet life. Aloha is unconditional. Aloha is who we are.”
Pilahi Pakiʻs teaching guides everything we do — from pahu making to traditional Hawaiian hale building and pōhaku kuʻi ʻai — ensuring the wisdom of kūpuna continues to inform modern Hawaiian life.
Our Mission
To revive and nurture the original Hale Mua.
“E ola mau ka ʻike kūpuna — the wisdom of our ancestors shall live on.”
We are dedicated to reviving and nurturing the traditional skills and values that once thrived within the original Hale Mua — encompassing everything from pahu making to traditional Hawaiian hale building and pōhaku kuʻi ʻai stone work — empowering Hawaiian youth and adults to rediscover their identity, fulfill their kuleana, and ensure the wisdom of kūpuna informs modern Hawaiian life.
Our work spans cultural craft, environmental stewardship, educational programs, and fiscal sponsorship — anchored on Moku o Keawe and growing into hubs on every major Hawaiian island.
Cultural Programs
Loko iʻa, loʻi kalo, kīlauea recovery, and Polynesian performance rooted in protocol.
Kūpuna-led
Every program is led by cultural practitioners and a kūpuna council that anchors decisions.
Active Fundraiser
Kāhili bearers on Aliʻi Drive · King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade, Kona
Our Flagship Program
King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade — Kona
Every June, Hale Mua leads fundraising and production support for the King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade in Kailua-Kona — honoring Hawaiʻi Island as the birthplace of Kamehameha I and gathering pāʻū riders, hālau, civic clubs, and kūpuna along Aliʻi Drive in one of the most beloved cultural celebrations of the year.
Featured Work
Eleven ongoing projects, one shared kuleana.
These are the active hands-on projects we carry today — from pahu drum to the Pohaku Kuʻi ʻAi to a six-week OC3 paddling course for keiki. See all eleven →
Our impact at a glance
0
Ongoing hands-on cultural projects
0
Kūpuna and practitioners on our team
0
Island hubs planned by 2030 (Hawaiʻi · Maui · Oʻahu · Kauaʻi)
0
Of gifts to programs — Zeffy charges no platform fees
In Practice
The work, in practice.
A glimpse into the gatherings, classrooms, and ʻāina-based learning that shape Hale Mua. Each image is a moment our community held together.
Gatherings and protocol
Practitioners and ʻohana gather to mark seasons of renewal with oli, hula, and shared meals.
Tavana Rahi Performance Group
Polynesian performance program rooted in cultural protocol.
Kealakehe Media Program
Hands-on cultural and media training for intermediate-school students.
Waipiʻo Loko Iʻa / Lōʻī Kalo
ʻOhana Mālama Loʻī Days and the Kupuna Leo Series in Waipiʻo Valley.
Ulana ʻIe
Traditional weaving with master practitioners.
Ipu pāwehe
Decorated gourd making — one of the eleven ongoing projects.
Hands-on with our kūpuna
Past workshops have included Kāhili Paʻa Lima, Hulu Hair Pick, Hawaiian Hale Building, and Pōhaku Kuʻi ʻAi.
Kākoʻo Mai · Support Us
Your gift carries the ʻike forward.
Every dollar given to Hale Mua Cultural Group directly supports the kūpuna teachers, hands-on projects, and ʻāina stewardship that keep our culture vibrant. We use Zeffy — a 100% free donation platform — so your full gift reaches our programs.
Hale Mua Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3); all gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. EIN 94-3265017.
Prefer to mail a check? Make payable to Hale Mua Inc. · P.O. Box 1872, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
Three ways to give
-
1
Zeffy donation form
100% of your gift to our programs — no platform fees.
-
2
Mail a check
Pay to Hale Mua Inc. · P.O. Box 1872, Kailua-Kona HI 96745.
-
3
Become a recognized donor
See our six Hawaiian giving tiers from Hoa to Mōʻī. View tiers →