HŌʻĀ actualizes experiences rooted in ʻike Hawaiʻi that challenge and empower communities to take action in the protection, restoration and revitalization of Hawaiʻi.

Formerly known as Hawaiian Cultural Center Of Hāmākua or HCCOH,

HŌʻĀ was founded by Lanakila Mangauil with other visionary community members eager to support Hawaiian cultural education. 

As the world begins to re-open we are excited to open a new primary learning center in ʻĀhualoa with five other satellite sites in December 2022.  These spaces will continue to host the wide range of community activation opportunities we are best known for including, hula, oli (chanting), hana noʻeau (arts and crafts), ʻaha (ceremony), moʻolēlo (history and storytelling), mahiʻai (food security), kahu ʻāina (land stewardship), hoʻokipa (community events), kūkūlu kaiaulu (community building) and many more!  

Press

Finding Ceremony in the Shifting of Seasons

For two Hawai‘i Island ceremonialists, re-indigenizing a people to their homeland begins with marking the seasonal transitions that Kānaka Maoli have formalized for centuries…

FLUX MAGAZINE / APRIL 23, 2024

Hōʻā is proud to offer a multitude of programs all over the world!