East Bay hālau Construction

The following photos document the construction of the East Bay hālau. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge.

"Coming Soon: The Academy of Hawaiian Arts"
Auntie Pua performs the blessing of the hālau before construction begins.
Kumu Hula Mark Ho'omalu assists Auntie Pua as she purifies the hālau, both inside...
... and outside. Meanwhile, AHA students Anthony, Michelee and Justin look on.
Karen ponders the massive task at hand.
Karen and Aileen try to figure out how to make short curtains cover long windows.
Sean practices his sewing skills.
Roy: Don't mess with a man armed with a power tool.
Aileen helps Justin as he cuts wood for new shelves.
Mike preps the closet doorway as Aileen looks on.
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