Tulipa Style 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

Tulipa Style is dedicated to educating, researching, promoting, and perpetuating Native Hawaiian and Polynesian culture and values through excellence in the arts, crafts, language, music, dance, history, and heritage.

We strive to create a safe, supportive, and culturally grounded environment where Native Hawaiian and Polynesian descendants can develop cultural pride, strengthen personal identity, and pursue positive pathways that uplift both individual and community well-being.

Through collective advocacy, cultural practice, and active community engagement, we work to elevate and advance initiatives that reflect the voice, values, and aspirations of our people.

Community

Community is more than a geographic place—it is a network of relationships, shared values, and collective responsibility.

Tulipa Style is committed to cultivating a community where individuals and families are supported, empowered, and equipped with the resources and opportunities needed to thrive together.

Through collaboration, cultural gatherings, and outreach, we work to strengthen the bonds that unite our community.

Culture

Culture is the foundation of identity and belonging.

While Native Hawaiian and Polynesian traditions are at the heart of our work, Tulipa Style seeks to actively nurture a living culture—one that is practiced, respected, and continually strengthened for future generations.

By preserving traditional knowledge and encouraging cultural participation, we ensure that our heritage remains vibrant and relevant.

Education

Education is central to the perpetuation of culture.

Tulipa Style promotes cultural learning through arts, crafts, language, music, dance, history, and heritage.

Our approach goes beyond simply teaching skills—we strive to cultivate deep understanding, cultural pride, and lasting connection, empowering individuals to carry this knowledge forward in their lives and communities.

He Lei No Kaiona Hula Festival

Kumu Leato S. Savini flanked by his parents on the left and first President Shirley Holu to his right with her husband Bass Player Larry Holu
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