Recalling Hawaii — A Night to Remember
Sue Maruyama-Strickland, far right, and her hula sisters.
Recalling Hawaii, presented in Germany and Switzerland in 2010 under the creative direction of Roselle Keliihonipua Bailey, is set to hit the stage on May 28 at KCC Performing Arts Center. It promises to be a magical night, and will feature our very own Sue Maruyama-Strickland.
The program is being presented by Ka `Imi Na`auao O Hawai`i Nei Institute, which was established in 1976 by Kumu Hula Roselle Keli`ihonipua Bailey of Maui, “to search for the truth of the Hawaiian culture; to restore the Hawaiian culture to its original dignity; to educate the populace for its understanding, enjoyment and appreciation of the medicine, art, language, crafts, philosophy and religion of the Hawaiian people…”
Born and raised in Honolulu, Sue started dancing shortly after moving to Kauai in 1974. While taking breaks to raise three children, she returned to her love of hula with her oldest daughter Kanani who started dancing at age 4 under the tutelage of Puamohala Kaholokula. Both Sue and Puamohala are former students of Roselle.
While Sue keeps busy helping people find the right Kauai vacation rentals, she always makes time for enlightening celebrations. She stated: “It’s a lot of fun learning and appreciating the Hawaiian culture!”
Join Sue, her family and others at Recalling Hawaii!