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Halau I Ka Wekiu 25th Jubilee is a celebrated Hawaiian hula troupe known for its seamless blend of traditional kahiko and contemporary hula mua. Founded on March 15, 1998, in Pauoa, Oʻahu, by Karl Veto Baker and Michael Casupang—graduates of Halau Na Kamalei under Kumu Robert Cazimero—the halau has earned national recognition, including a Merrie Monarch Festival overall title in 2012 and a notable East Coast tour around their 10th anniversary in 2008. The group marked a significant milestone on May 1, 2023, with the Halau I Ka Wekiu 25th Jubilee at the Waikīkī Shell in Hawaii. Expect a program that honors tradition while inviting new interpretations of hula that resonate with today’s audiences.