| Hālau Ha'a Kea o Kinohi |


| Hālau Name • Hālau – is translated as “school.” It literally means hā (to breathe or spirit of the mouth) and lau (leaf). Together hālau means “continued growth” (symbolized by the leaf) through the breath via teaching. • Ha’a – means low or close to the ground or dance with the knees bent. Ha’aha’a means to be humble. • Kea – This is Kumu Paul’s family name. All three of his hālau are named after family members. • Kinohi - Kinohi is Kumu Paul's son. The hālau is named in his honor. Colors • Red is the color for the stewards of the culture. • Black encompasses all colors, just like the hālau welcomes all who wish to join us and learn. • White is for the purity of our heart and intentions as we embark on this experience with one another. Logo The shark skin cover of the pahu drum incorporates the outline Mount St. Helena which stands above Calistoga. The drum rests on the tin roof of Kumu Paul's home in Keaukaha-Hilo, HI which is the foundation of all of our schools and the home to Kumu's first hālau, Hālau Ha'a Kea o Akalā. There are 2 other hālau that carry the Kea family name.
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