Hālau Ha'a Kea o Akalā
Opened January 5, 1998
Relocated to Portland, Oregon July 18, 2008

Hälau Name
•        Hālau – is translated as “school.”  It literally means hā (to breathe or spirit of the mouth) and lau (leaf).  
Together hālau means “an extension of the breath of life” (symbolized by the leaf) via teaching.
•        Ha’a – means a sacred style of dance with a humility before God or a supreme being.
•        Kea – This is Kumu Paul’s family name.  Each Hālau Ha'a o Kea is named for a family member.
•        Akalā - This is the name of kumu's daughter.  Akalā means to "recognize the coming of the sun."  This
hālau is named in her honor.

Colors
•        Yellow is the color of the highest chiefs.
•        Black enhances the yellow and encompasses all colors, meaning that the hālau welcomes all.
•        White is for the purity of our hearts and intentions.

Logo
The pahu (drum) incorporates the summit outline of Mauna Kea on the island of Hawai'i.  The summit outline is
the outline of the goddess Poli'ahu.

There are 2 other hālau that carry the Kea family name.  
Akalā