Mānava O Polynesia

08/01/2026

Did you know the longest street name IN THE WORLD is in Aotearoa (New Zealand)? The street name is Taumata­whakatangihanga­koauau­o­tamatea­turi­pukaka­piki­maunga­horo­nuku­pokai­whenua­ki­tana­tahu. Try singing it with us!

We spent the afternoon with the Brown family learning the story behind it, how to say it and how to sing it to remember it. A big nga mihi (thank you) to the Brown whanau (family) for making our cultural studies a memorable one. After the lesson, they also shared a haka demonstration. It's one thing to see a haka, but the Brown family made us FEEL the mana of a haka. It was a great experience for our dancers and families. We don't just focus on dancing; we supplement dancing with cultural education and experiences. And we are better dancers than singers but the kids did amazing!

07/31/2026

Come and check out the beautiful performances at the FREE Diversity and Dance Everybody Welcome Cultural Festival tomorrow at Colorado College. We're so proud to be part of this amazing event. We'll be doing a quick hula demonstration at the Tava Quad Stage at 130pm and Armstrong Hall Stage at 2:45pm.

06/26/2026

Tomorrow at Hafa Adai Fiesta Food ! Great live Hawaiian music and island food!

06/26/2026

We'll be performing at the World Dance Festival this Saturday at the black sheep, 7pm (doors open at 6pm). We'll be performing along side other Maori, belly and Filipino dancers. It's going to be a great night of cultural sharing! No fee Friday at Black sheep today for $20. $25 tomorrow at the door. Bring cash! Thank you to the black sheep for hosting this for all!

04/30/2026

There is still time to donate! ANYTHING helps. A huge thank you to the organizers, performers, vendors, volunteers and supporters who put this together on behalf of the state of Colorado. The repair and replacement of homes and farms is going to take quite some time. Scan the QR code to donate and show aloha for the islands of Hawaii. Big MAHALO to all.

✨ ALL PAU ✨

04/18/2026

04/18/2026

The mālama 'āina (care for the hand) fundraiser event is one day away and we're doing a fun competition among
the Colorado hālaus (dance schools). Will you help Mānava O Polynesia (MOP) will bring rights while raising money for a great cause? You have the chance to directly impact Hawaiian natives who have lost so much.

A big MAHALO NUI LOA to all of you who have offered to donate your time for this fundraiser. Our community needs us and it is so amazing to see how we all come together to kākoʻo (support) when called upon.

The main purpose of this event is to raise as much funds as possible so that we can make the biggest impact possible. So, all hālau (dance schools) are participating to see which hālau can raise the most funds over the next several days. Whatever hālau that is able to raise the most would be announced at 8pm on Sundayʻs event and will "win" bragging rights of being the best fundraiser. All in good fun and for a good cause! Any little bit helps!

If you would like to make a donation in MOP's name , please use the QR code on the event flyer or this link to our Mālama ʻĀina donation page: https://givebutter.com/malama-aina-fundraiser-uljzmt
IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO NOTE "MOP" IN THE "MESSAGE" SECTION TO BE COUNTED PROPERLY.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us and supporting the flood victims. Māhalo!

04/14/2026

Please consider donating and\or attending this spectacular event where the Colorado community is coming together to provide relief and kokua (help) for people affected by the flood. If you can't attend, scan the QR code on the flyer to donate. Māhalo! Mānava O Polynesia will be performing at 4:05pm but there is a whole lineup of talented, caring performers. Watch them all at this free event! Māhalo MeleOli for organizing this!