Hawaiian Hula and Chanting

[carolannebuckley]

E Kainoa, I think Acihuatl meant the kane blowing the pu before the girls started to dance, not the `ili`ili. I've seen that at Mexican festivals a lot. I know what you mean about pahu and sticks, I've seen it in the East Coast with giant drumsticks and it does not sit well.

[StaneeKinqq808]

E maukaukau. Ai

[Coconutgirl71]

awww, the gurl un the front is very Maika'i at saying the Kahea verse startingz!!! her kumu must be very proud:) 

[mdtppgta]

very very nice

wonderful.....thanks

[Emrecords]

So Beautiful! A child will lead the way...

[MzPanarnold]

Naww those girls are just too gorgeous !!!

[heyitskainoa]

The little girls were great!

Banging a pahu with awapuhi and a stick!?

as a Hawaiian, it hurts me to see this. -.-

[hulacheergurl]

@heyitskainoa same here. its a disrespect

[acihuatl]

@heyitskainoa I just got back from Maui. obviously I am not Hawaiian so I do not know about banging a pahu (which I believe maybe mean drum) with awaphui (which I don't know what it means) but I know that it looks and sounds beautiful! The little girls are wonderful! I relate well since I am a Mexica dancer or what is commonly known as an Aztec Dancer; we also sound the shell to the four directions and dance to the beat of the oldest instrument, the huehuetl or sacred drum...mahalo!

[heyitskainoa]

@acihuatl It's always great to hear from fellow indigenous practitioners! I'm glad that you continue practicing your culture, let it live and may the sounds of your sacred drum be heard! As for Hawaiian drums (pahu), we don't beat them with sticks, or plants (awapuhi is the name of the plant which she uses). Our drums are also very sacred, and drum dances are typically only taught to more experienced, serious dancers as they require a very deep mindset and spiritual feeling.

[acihuatl]

@heyitskainoa Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I am a 60 yr old elder and want to start a new dance group but wish to encourage only those who will respect the sacred ways.  I also feel the same about whom I share the knowledge of Reiki with. I am a Reiki Master; wanted to ask about Reiki in Hawaii but didn't know who to ask; thought of Malokai. Maybe next time I'm in Hawaii. One more thing I am trying to find a Hula teacher in El Paso, Texas.Take care;May Your Destiny Be Illuminated.

[heyitskainoa]

@acihuatl Also, the girls are using 'ili'ili (pebble stones) in their hands, and not shells. Mahalo nui loa for sharing! :)

[gilyat]

Absolutely stunning! So graceful, femine , just beautiful traditional dancing. Bravo!