Community Impact

There are so many ways in which to show care and concern for lāhui (people). We hope our efforts reflect the diverse way in which we chose to RISE! for communities year after year.

The Tradition of Lei-Giving

The custom of lei giving was introduced by early Polynesian voyagers from Tahiti.

May 1, 2021

2021 Student Scholarships

We are humbled to provide this new scholarship program to support undergraduate and graduate-level students and those in trade and...

Mar 31, 2021

Keiki Cultural Classes: Rise! for Kids

E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center is proud to announce our Keiki Cultural Classes! Our Keiki Program is comprised of family/children...

Jan 2, 2021

Bringing Smiles to Needy Families

During this time of giving and sharing, E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center donated funds to support Happy Helpers for the Homeless in the...

Dec 15, 2020

EHCC is excited to announce the addition of Kumu Keone Nunes to our Advisory Council

E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center is excited to announce the addition of Kumu Keone Nunes to our Advisory Council! The council provides...

Feb 13, 2020

By Popular Demand, Keone Nunes Returns to Washington, D.C.

E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center is honored to bring Master tattoo culturalist and native Hawaiian from Wai`anae, Hawai`i, Keone Nunes, to the Washington, D.C. area. He will be here December 14 and 15, 2019 to share his gift of tattoo artistry with people from the DMV area! Keone has been at the forefront of the movement to bring “uhi” - or traditional tattooing - back to the Hawaiian Islands. He has been tattooing for over 25 years and has been using traditional Hawaiian/Pol

Nov 11, 2019

E ALA E HAWAIIAN CULTURAL CENTER WELCOMES KAMAKAKĒHAU FERNANDEZ TO WASHINGTON, D.C.!

If anyone could be described as having “Hawaiian heart and soul,” it is indeed Ryan Kamakakēhau Fernandez. He was born in Little Rock,...

Oct 14, 2019

Fashion | Hawaiian Style

Saturday, July 13 was a perfect setting! Ono (delicious) Hawaiian kau kau (food), fantastic Hawaiian music, beautiful and handsome hula...

Oct 4, 2019

Weekend with Hawaiian Tatau (Tattoo) Artist Keone Nunes

During the weekend of May 11 – 12, we were so blessed and honored to have Master Hawaiian Tatau Artist, Keone Nunes with us here in the...

Oct 2, 2019

E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center is honored to bring Master tattoo culturalist, Keone Nunes.

Aloha kākou! It’s set! E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center is honored to bring Master tattoo culturalist and native Hawaiian from Wai`anae, Hawai`i, Keone Nunes , to the Washington, D.C. area. He will be here May 11 and 12, 2019 to share his gift of tattoo artistry with people from the DMV area! Keone has been at the forefront of the movement to bring “uhi” - or traditional tattooing - back to the Hawaiian Islands. He has been tattooing for over 25 years and has been using tra

Apr 27, 2019