Hawaiian Canoe Club is constructing a Traditional Hawaiian Hale adjacent to the current hale.
The 50’ x 30’ hale is the largest in the State of Hawai‘i. The hale will be the piko, or center, of an intergenerational gathering place to perpetuate, preserve, and celebrate traditional Hawaiian knowledge and practices. It will meet our needs of providing a quality program for our keiki but also the opportunity to expand and improve programs that benefit the entire community. From daily hula practices to elaborate Hawaiian ceremonies and festivals, the hale will be a place for Hawaiians, non-Hawaiians, keiki, makua and kupuna to gather, share, and enjoy Hawaiian culture. Its proximity to the ocean only strengthens the hale potential to become a piko because the ocean holds a infinite amount of resources and inspiration.
The construction of this landmark project would not be possible with out the support of the Cooke Foundation, Group 70 Foundation, Dorvin D. Leis Company, Otomo Engineering, Engineering Dynamics Corporation, Peter & Judy Siracusa, The Bendon Family Foundation, Calrsmith Ball LLP, Dowling Company, Goodfellow Brothers, Hawaii Fueling Network, Jac & Susan Kean, Kent & Polli Smith, Land Tech, Manici Welch & Geiger, Maui Oil Company, Pacific Energy Management, Pete & Debbie Martin, Wailea Realty, Frampton & Ward LLC, and George Rixey. Hale Wa’a Rendering