I have been wanting to try my hand at growing an ipu. You can buy the seeds from our friend at wwww.ipufarm.com or on ebay from seller hukilau1991. I have seen both company's ipu and they are both nice. It is hard to buy an ipu online, since there are different sizes and thickness to the ipus. But if you want a certain one, both can help you.
Ever since I saw the ipu farm at PIFA, this idea has been growing. Even though we have a few ipu and a ipu heke, it is a different feeling when you make your own. I bought the seeds online and they came with the instructions.
I planted the seeds in a warm and sunny area and have been keeping the soil moist. Unfortunately I started my growing season a bit late, so we will see how well my ipu do. About after a week of keeping the soil moist, the plants started to sprout. Since the season is a bit different in Chicago, verses the Florida or California weather (where the 2 companies are from) I will see how well I can grow the plants.
I did not plant all my seeds this year, so if it is not so successful this year, I always have next year. Plus I can always buy more seeds!
July 12, 2010
July 11, 2010
Hula Days 2010
Hula Association of the Midwest is sponsoring a Hula Days October 8 to October 10. The event will be held in Itasca.
Workshop Schedule
Friday October 8, 2010
7:00pm Learn chant with Kumu Hula June Tanoue
Saturday October 9, 2010
9:00am – 3:00pm Workshop with Kumu Hula, Uluwehi Guerrero
Saturday October 9, 2010
Evening Uluwehi Guerrero Concert & Participants' Hoike in the hotel's ballroom.
Sunday October 10, 2010
9:00am – 3:00pm Workshop with Kumu Hula, Uluwehi Guerrero
Go to www.hulamidwest.com for details and to register.
If you are not a member for the Hula Association of the Midwest, you can also join on their website. It is a non profit organization so help spread the Aloha spirit and join!
Workshop Schedule
Friday October 8, 2010
7:00pm Learn chant with Kumu Hula June Tanoue
Saturday October 9, 2010
9:00am – 3:00pm Workshop with Kumu Hula, Uluwehi Guerrero
Saturday October 9, 2010
Evening Uluwehi Guerrero Concert & Participants' Hoike in the hotel's ballroom.
Sunday October 10, 2010
9:00am – 3:00pm Workshop with Kumu Hula, Uluwehi Guerrero
Go to www.hulamidwest.com for details and to register.
If you are not a member for the Hula Association of the Midwest, you can also join on their website. It is a non profit organization so help spread the Aloha spirit and join!
July 3, 2010
Singglot
Join Isla Pacifika at Singgalot July 18th!
The Filipino American Historical Society of Illinois is having a presentation in Schaumburg, IL.
On Sat/Sun, July 17-18
American Indian/Filipino American Cross-Cultural Connections: A Journey of Discovery – Art, Music, Poetry, Martial Arts Demo, Igorot Rhythyms, Food
Isla Pacifika will be Hawaiian dancing on July 18th. Admission is free, so please join us!
For more details visit: http://www.fahschicago.org/
The Filipino American Historical Society of Illinois is having a presentation in Schaumburg, IL.
On Sat/Sun, July 17-18
American Indian/Filipino American Cross-Cultural Connections: A Journey of Discovery – Art, Music, Poetry, Martial Arts Demo, Igorot Rhythyms, Food
Isla Pacifika will be Hawaiian dancing on July 18th. Admission is free, so please join us!
For more details visit: http://www.fahschicago.org/
June 29, 2010
Millenium Park Family Fun Event June 30
June 30th Isla Pacifika will be performing at the Chase North Promenade Family Fun Tent in Millennium Park!
The show starts at 1 pm.
We are excited and ready to show our Aloha spirit to Chicagoland. We will be dancing and teaching Polynesian dances. Come join us tomorrow and bring your children. Then afterwards, enjoy the sites and fun things to do in Millennium Park. It is supposed to be a nice, warm sunny day, so come join us!
The show starts at 1 pm.
We are excited and ready to show our Aloha spirit to Chicagoland. We will be dancing and teaching Polynesian dances. Come join us tomorrow and bring your children. Then afterwards, enjoy the sites and fun things to do in Millennium Park. It is supposed to be a nice, warm sunny day, so come join us!
June 23, 2010
Tiki Terrace June 27 for Halau Night
Isla Pacifika will be performing at The Tiki Terrace for Halau night! We are excited to be performing. Come show support for our halau and join us for drink and dinner!
Tiki Terrace is located at the NE Corner of Lee/Manheim and Oakton.
1591 Lee St. Des Plaines, IL 60018
We are approximately 4 minutes North of O'Hare airport.
(847) 795-TIKI - (847) 795-8454
eat@thetikiterrace.com
Tiki Terrace is located at the NE Corner of Lee/Manheim and Oakton.
1591 Lee St. Des Plaines, IL 60018
We are approximately 4 minutes North of O'Hare airport.
(847) 795-TIKI - (847) 795-8454
eat@thetikiterrace.com
June 22, 2010
Millenium Park Workouts
Millenium Park has Saturday Workouts in the Park during the summer. Isla Pacifika was invited to join. We did our Saturdays in June and had a blast! It was wonderful spreading the Polynesian culture in the Chicagoland! The people participating were wonderful.
We still will be performing in the Tent at Chase Promenade North on June 30th and August 3rd. It is the family fun festival, and will be fun for the kids!
We still will be performing in the Tent at Chase Promenade North on June 30th and August 3rd. It is the family fun festival, and will be fun for the kids!
June 4, 2010
Workout for free tahitian-style...
It's the beginning of June, which pretty much marks the start of summer, even if the weather doesn't always cooperate. So what better time to try something new? Well, here's your chance...and the best part is that it's FREE!
Come down to the Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on Saturday. Isla Pacifika is bringing the Pacific Islands to Chicago! You can start the morning off with some yoga and pilates...and then stick around for Tahitian dancing with Isla Pacifika. Shaking your hips is a great way to burn calories!
Free Workout Schedule with Isla Pacifika
June 5 @ 10AM
June 12 @ 10AM
June 19 @ 10AM
Where? Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park
Hope to see you all there!
Mahalo
Come down to the Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on Saturday. Isla Pacifika is bringing the Pacific Islands to Chicago! You can start the morning off with some yoga and pilates...and then stick around for Tahitian dancing with Isla Pacifika. Shaking your hips is a great way to burn calories!
Free Workout Schedule with Isla Pacifika
June 5 @ 10AM
June 12 @ 10AM
June 19 @ 10AM
Where? Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park
Hope to see you all there!
Mahalo
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