"Let's join together as one body of people", from all corners of the world and all of Hawai'i Nei, to promote, share, and perpetuate Hawai'i's rich culture and heritage by sustaining and further educating all who are practitioners and enthusiasts of the hula.

For 10 years now, E Pili Kakou I Ho'okahi Lahui has been dedicated in this mission. Each year, kumu hula and kupuna, from throughout Hawai'i are invited to pass on their teachings to eager participants.

These dedicated individuals are devoted to ensuring that the art of hula will be passed on from generation to generation with accuracy, integrity and with great love for the culture and its people.

Each is highly reputable in hula training, education, experiences, language and history and is committed to sharing the spiritual essence of hula. They have been invited to participate in this retreat as a means of preserving and promoting Hawai'i's cultural dance in a non-competitive and nurturing environment.

This devotion to excellence from na kumu hula, na kupuna and various other Hawaiian cultural specialists statewide, shall provide each student with an opportunity to broaden their training, thinking and understanding of hula in its entirety on both an individual and halau level.

This two day event provides na haumana, na alaka'i, na ho'opa'a, na olapa and na kumu hula as well as non-hula dancers a common bond in celebrating the hula. They will learn, experience and exchange dances and ideas and have the opportunity to share and meet new friends while increasing their knowledge in hula.

Several specialized classes and subject matters will be conducted to provide instruction for all interests and ages.

Each year, the event honors a special individual who exemplifies the standards and values we as practitioners continue to strive for and achieve. In the past, we have been honored to be in the presence of such living treasures as Aunty Lovey Apana, Aunty Malia Craver and Aunty Genoa Keawe.