Many years ago, in the early 2000's I was fortunate to attend E Pili Kakou, it was held on Kauai. Kumu Blain Kia put the event together. I was able to attend two years in a row with my Kumu, Kau'i Isa Kahaku and some of my hula brothers & sisters from our halau, Na Wai Ola. It was amazing! I sang with Auntie Genoa Keawe, danced with the Lim Family and there were many more wonderful moments. One of the best things I've ever experienced in my life. I miss dancing. This inspires me to dance again. The Lim family are wonderful, talented, special people. Love them. Mahalo for posting this beautiful video.
Ātaahua! Back in 1996, The Lim Family & Na Lei o Kaholoku hula halau, visited Aotearoa New Zealand to perform at the Aotearoa Traditional Māori Performing Arts Festival (ATMPAF - now known as Te Matatini) held in Rotorua, my hometown. They performed 'Pua Olena' at a night show held at the Sportsdrome. My whānau, friends & I were there & we were blown away by the beauty of the singing & hula! So much so, that 3 years later, I named my daughter, OLENA in commeration of the song, hula, flower/plant & my love for the Hawaiian culture. Mahalo for sharing your culture with us that night. It left a lasting & lifelong impression on me, which will live on in my daughter. Kia ora!
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Praise Father God.
With God Faith, Love, Culture, & Tradition may it all shine strong throughout all generations in Jesus name amen.
Many years ago, in the early 2000's I was fortunate to attend E Pili Kakou, it was held on Kauai. Kumu Blain Kia put the event together. I was able to attend two years in a row with my Kumu, Kau'i Isa Kahaku and some of my hula brothers & sisters from our halau, Na Wai Ola. It was amazing! I sang with Auntie Genoa Keawe, danced with the Lim Family and there were many more wonderful moments. One of the best things I've ever experienced in my life. I miss dancing. This inspires me to dance again. The Lim family are wonderful, talented, special people. Love them. Mahalo for posting this beautiful video.
I love the way that the girls move their hands when they do the rain
Ātaahua! Back in 1996, The Lim Family & Na Lei o Kaholoku hula halau, visited Aotearoa New Zealand to perform at the Aotearoa Traditional Māori Performing Arts Festival (ATMPAF - now known as Te Matatini) held in Rotorua, my hometown. They performed 'Pua Olena' at a night show held at the Sportsdrome. My whānau, friends & I were there & we were blown away by the beauty of the singing & hula! So much so, that 3 years later, I named my daughter, OLENA in commeration of the song, hula, flower/plant & my love for the Hawaiian culture. Mahalo for sharing your culture with us that night. It left a lasting & lifelong impression on me, which will live on in my daughter. Kia ora!
PS. Please come back to Rotorua!
What’s the meaning of the name of the song please sooo beautiful
Beautiful and so very elegant
BEAUTIFUL ❤
本当にステキです。
Beautifully
Beautiful :-)
Beautiful
I really want to know how to hula