Aurora Napua Ka'awa was born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii and is part Hawaiian, Spanish and Portuguese; a beautiful mix that shines bright in the eyes of this Island woman.

As all island people know, dance is a very important part of our culture.  Aurora was introduced to hula along with her mom at the Palolo Park & Recreation Center by entertainer and novelist Noelani Mahoe.  During her mid and high school years, Aurora excelled in athletics.  After graduating from Kaimuki High, she continued her hula/Polynesian dancing education with Kumu Hula Rose Joshua.  Aurora learned to express herself from deep within her heart and began to prepare herself for a professional career in pacific dances.

In 1971 Aurora rose to the occasion and was crowned Miss Hawaii. She was presented with the Special Talent Award at the Miss America Pageant where she peformed a silhouette hula rendition of "I'll Weave a Lei of Stars" . "The experience of sharing this beautiful solo hula on a huge stage before an audience of thousands is a thrill I'll never forget.  My reign as Miss Hawaii was very rewarding and also boosted me into my lifelong ambition.  I recommend the Miss America Pageant to all young women to further their education and expand their horizons.

Aurora and her family moved to Orange County, California in the late 70's to fulfill her dreams.  In 1981, Kaimana Hila with Manu Aloha became the premier show at the Kono Hawaii Restaurant.  The rest is history (see History).

"I am so fortunate to have been surrounded with talented and dedicated people who have the same drive I do, to do the very best.  Together we have shared the 'Aloha Spirit' for over 25 years and have created many fond memories in doing so.  Our clients embrace our culture and it makes all of us at A Hawaiian Experience very proud to be Hawaiian-Polynesians."