YESSAH ๐ค Ke Kai O Kahikiโs kฤne bring their keiki along for the journey to Merrie Monarch. From a viral moment to 20 hours a week of training, this hฤlau shows how สปohana and tradition move together.
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Last night at the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawaii. This is the worldโs preeminent Hula competition, held annually.
This is an example of Hula Kahiko, or ancient/traditional hula accompanied by Oli (chant). These oral histories have been passed down for centuries.
Ke Kai O Kahiki
Ke Kumu Laสปakea Perry
Waiสปanae & Lฤสปie, Oสปahu (Kฤne)
"Ke Akua Kuapuสปu O Halฤliสปiโ
The men of Ke Kai O Kahiki perform a mele entitled, "Ke Akua Kuapu'u O Halฤliสปi" contributed by Mrs. Kaoulionalani Kaai of (Waiฤkea) Hilo, Hawaiสปi. In the mele, a young girl is bewitched and lured by Halฤliสปi who sends the akua kuapuสปu to retrieve her. The akua kuapuสปu knocks throughout the night as the kahuna and parents protect the young girl because at daybreak, the spell is broken.
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