hawaiin

             I had the privilege to take a trip to the Hawaiian
             Islands this semester and it was truly a cultural
             experience. As well as culture the ambiance of the society
             and the traditions I was privileged to see were alone quiet
             amazing. The greatest thrill was a performance that was
             done a long time ago and is still done today. The ancient
             Hawaiians have a tradition of a Luoa which contains hula
             dancing flame throwing as well as great traditional music .
             I was able to see this tradition that they carry on today in
             the natural form that has been preserved for hundreds of
             In the old days if you knew how to hula dance or
             perform in the Luoa then you were very prestigious. The
             style that you danced or sang a song or played an instrument
             is unique because in Hawaiian tradition songs and music have
             only just started to be written down. A families history
             was taught to the kids growing up weather they were male or
             female it did not matter they each had something to learn
             about the tradition. As well as the dancing and so forth an
             ancient Luoa has a specific attire that is worn. During a
             hula a grass skirt is worn by either sex it does not matter,
             and there is also a chief which is basically the reason for
             the Luoa. The chief wears very colorful clothes and he has
             Now that you have a little bit of a background I will
             explain to you all the happenings of this amazing Luoa. It
             takes place in Waikiki Beach at the Hilton Hawaiian Village
             at their big pool. The Luoa starts at sunset and the line
             to be seated is wrapped around the pool. The people
             performing are real life Hawaiians that keep its tradition
             going in their own culture, outside of the tourism. At
             first when I walk in to take a seat I see people paying, I
             find out they are paying for an authentic meal which consist
             of nothing more then some chicken, rice, pineapple, and
             some corn. A little ironic do to they fac...

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