FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING FOR ALL OF OUR HOA (FRIENDS)!

HOA IS A FUN HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL TO MEET UP WITH FRIENDS

Heritage of Aloha (HOA) is a 2-day Festival showcasing the heritage of Hawai'i & Polynesia with island cuisine, an outdoor marketplace, cultural workshops, and continuous music and dance on a big stage. Join us in May 2023!

Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10 am - 6 pm

Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 10 am - 5 pm

Heritage Park in Southern California (12100 Mora Drive, Santa Fe Springs)

Definition of hoa (noun):

Companion, friend, associate, colleague, comrade, partner, mate, peer, fellow.

WE'RE HERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY

The Ho'oilina Foundation who organizes this festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Proceeds will benefit Southern California Community groups and individuals dedicated to our island heritage! Visit www.HooilinaFoundation.com to learn more.

BECOME A PART OF THE FESTIVAL

Help us to grow the Aloha Spirit here in Southern California and invest in our people who have planted their roots outside of Hawai'i & Polynesia. Mahalo to some of our current sponsors: 'Ohana Ukuleles, Orbit Event Rentals, Commercial Outdoor Advertising, Inc., KP Concepts, Congellieres, Vista Tire & Auto Service and the Sandwich Islands Social Network!

Entertainment Schedule of Events

SATURDAY - MAY 20TH

9:50 am-CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

Honorable Juanita Martin, Mayor

10:00 am-OPENING OLI AND PULE

Leo Nakila, from Hawaii’s Daughter Guild of California

10:00 am-GLORY OF PARADISE

Leader Ke’Aloha Sarno from La Mirada, CA

10:45 am-ALOHA HULA STUDIO

Kumu Lyn-Del Laua’e Pederson from Granada Hills, CA

11:30 am-MADISON MAKANAOKAHAKU SCOTT

Singer from Cambria, CA

12:15 pm-SPAM MUSUBI EATING CONTEST

Sponsored by: Ho’oilina Foundation/Da Hawaiian Kitchen

1:15 pm-HALAU HULA A KAWIKA LAUA 'O LEINANI

Kumu Hula Kawika and Leinani Villoria from Diamond Bar, CA

2:00 pm-AUNTIE GERI KUHIA

Singer from Carson, CA

3:00 pm-KEKAIULU HULA STUDIO

Kumu Hula Keikaimoku Yoshikawa from Torrance, CA

4:00 pm-HALAU HULA MOANI'A'ALA ANUHEA

Kumu Hula Nani Aiu-Quezada from Monterey Park, CA

4:45 pm-LE POLYNESIA

Leaders Guy & Lori Montgomery from Aliso Viejo, CA

SUNDAY - MAY 21ST

SATURDAY - MAY 20TH

10:00 am-KA 'OHANA HO'ONANI SADDLEBACK HULA MINISTRY

Akua Praise with Leader Linda Merritt from Lake Forest, CA

10:45 am-HALAU O LILINOE

Kumu Hula Annette Lilinoe Kaio from Carson, CA

11:30 am-TUPUA PRODUCTIONS

Team Leaders Stephan and Melody Seanoa from Santa Ana, CA

12:15 pm-'OHANA 'UKULELE CONTEST

Judges: Hoku Bray, Kamaki Keawe, Emi Lee, Lise Lee, & Tui Letuli

1:00 pm-Mini Kanikapila Jam w/ Ukulele Judges

1:30 pm-HULA HALAU NA MAMO O PANA'EWA

Kumu Hula Chase Keoki Wang, Glendale, CA

2:15 pm-HALAU HULA O NOELANI

Kumu: Samantha Noelani Weaver-Aguon from Los Alamitos, CA

3:15 pm-KALEO PHILIPS

Maui’s Singer/Songwriter from Utah

3:45 pm-FINAL RAFFLE FOR GRAND PRIZE

4:00 pm-NONOSINA

Creative Director Tiana Nonosina Liufau from Anaheim, CA

JOIN IN ON THE FUN WITH 2 CONTESTS TO CHOOSE FROM:

SPAM MUSUBI EATING CONTEST

If you LOVE spam, this is for you!

Sponsored by Ho'oilinaFoundation Inc & Da Hawaiian Kitchen

SPAM MUSUBI EATING CONTEST

5/20/23 - SATURDAY

Da Hawaiian Kitchen & Ho'oilina Foundation Spam Musubi Eating Contest

@ 12:15 pm

5/21/23: SUNDAY

'Ohana 'Ukulele Contest

@12:00 pm

'OHANA 'UKULELE CONTEST

SPAM MUSUBI EATING CONTEST

'OHANA 'UKULELE CONTEST

Play us a song and you could go home with a brand new 'Ohana 'ukulele!

OUR EMCEES SHARE OUR ALOHA

KAMAKA BROWN

Kamaka Brown is a multi-talented entertainer, producer, published writer, actor, master of ceremonies, entrepreneur, storyteller and standup comic. He was born in Honolulu and raised in Waimea Valley on the North Shore of O'ahu. He is founder of the Sandwich Islands Social Network, a non profit organization serving Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart in our community often collaborating with the Hoʻoilina Foundation.

Aolani

Aolani is very active within the Hawaiian community here in Southern California. She performs and has entertained all over the country opening for many wonderful performers such as Willie K, Ledward Kaapana, Hapa, Jake Shimabukuro and many more! She stays busy with Halau Kaleleonalani, as well as the Kamaaina Glee Club. Her newest venture includes cruising with Princess Cruise Lines as one of their Polynesian Enrichment Ambassadors. Her motto is aloha always! Spread it, share it, live it!

Heritage Of Aloha Festival, Southern CALI - May 20 & 21, 2023

Heritage Of Aloha Festival, Southern CALI - May 20 & 21, 2023