We are Hālau Nohona Hawaiʻi, which refers to all things anchored in Hawaiian; living the Hawaiian way.

Illustration featuring iconic elements of Hawaii and the U.S. Capitol, including a wahine (woman) hula dancer in traditional attire, a hau flower, the U.S. Capitol building, a lighthouse, a cloud, and a red sun.

Sharing aloha since 2014

Aloha!

We are a traditional hula hālau registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Hawaiian cultural organization serving members of the DMV community.

Our goal is to enrich and make a positive impact on our communities by sharing the spirit of aloha.

People dressed in colorful traditional Hawaiian costumes performing a hula dance on stage.

Our Mission

Our kuleana is to cultivate, protect, and perpetuate the cultural practices, knowledge, and traditions of nā kūpuna through the teachings of hula (Hawaiian dance), language, chant, protocols, music, and history for those who have a desire to learn from the heart, nurture Hawaiian practices with integrity, and live a life of Hawaiian core values; and to unite people, organizations, and resources to build a stronger Hawai`i community in the National Capitol region.

We honor Hawaiian cultural heritage and ali`i

A framed portrait of Queen Kapiolani dressed in an famous elaborate gown she wore to Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887 to represent Hawaiian culture by including peacock feathers, seated on a throne with ornate details, displayed.
Napua, a wahine (woman) hula dancer is dressed in a costume inspired by Queen Kapiolani's famous peacock dress, on display at ʻIolani Palace, while performing hula (Hawaiian dance) on stage.
Queen Liliʻuokalani in a black gown with lace and jewelry she wore to Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887 in attendance with Queen Kapiolani, now on display at ʻIolani Palace
A recreation of the black gown with blue sash Queen Liliʻuokalani in a black gown with lace and jewelry she wore to Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887 displayed on a mannequin.
A diverse group of women dressed in elaborate historical costumes, some wearing tiaras, are performing a dance on a stage with colorful lighting and plain background. Together, they are dancing to Queen's Jubilee, written by Queen Liliʻuokalani.