Wa'a (canoe) Blessing!

It was an honor and privilege to be part of the blessing ceremony for Lele Manuahi. Her beauty and speed made my heart sing. @americandragonssg welcomed her, their new outrigger canoe, together with Hālau Ka Lei Kukui Hi’ilani under the direction of Kumu Hula Leihi’ilani Kirkpatrick @hula_kumulei @leihiilani on 3 August 2025 at Siloso Beach Sentosa. 

Mahalo to all who were involved and mahalo for all your kōkua. 

Mahalo nui loa to our Kumu for passing down the knowledge, culture and history to us, her Singapore extension. - Alaka'i Namiko

Photo credit: Andrea (Andi) and Aaron
Kōkua: Rowena