Holiday in Hawaii #11
As the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean at Waikiki, the call of the conch shell summons everyone to the Hula Mound at Kūhiō Beach.
The audience gathering in the fading light is as enthusiastic as the band on the stage. They’re about to play the music in a free show featuring traditional Hawaiian hula dancing.
For first time visitors to Oahu, there’s an invitation to join the hula dancers on stage for an impromptu hula lesson and I’m keen to join in. Each movement tells a part of the story; “over the waves…catching fish…return home to your true love”. It all comes together and we dance to the music, hips swaying and hands waving gracefully.
It’s fun on stage and when the dance is done the crowd shows their appreciation, but I’m happy to leave the rest of the dancing to the experts.
See the free hula show every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening at the Kūhiō Beach Hula mound on Kalākaua Avenue, Waikiki from 6.30 pm. BYO chairs or relax on the grass around the hula mound.
I bet you smiled the entire time you put this post together. 🙂
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I did, Judy. It was such a fun evening.
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Hula dancing and those sunset skies! Beautiful and fun!!
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It was the perfect evening for an outdoor show. The sunset was amazing.
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Looks amazing. Close friends went to Hawaii last year and are going back in June. Lucky them.
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I’m sure we will go back. There are more islands to explore. It’s so beautiful.
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It looks it. I’d love to visit one day.
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Jealous! Wish we could have been there too!
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You could have danced with me!
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Looks like a lot of fun. 🙂
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It sure was!
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To think that I’ve never seen a hula dance in real life but we’ve been to Hawaii! I love the vibe in Hawaii and the people are so chilled and laid back 😀
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Go to this free show next time you’re there.
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I think I loved best that it was free. How often do you get that? And I admire you for getting up and joining in. Dancing is most definitely NOT my thing and I would never do it in public but I bet you had fun.
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The fact that it was free was pretty amazing. I’m not usually into public displays but I couldn’t resist the opportunity to have a go at this. Our friends, who were also first time visitors to Oahu wouldn’t get up with me!
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Learning the moves is one thing, but doing it with the right amount of grace and elegance… I don’t blame you for leaving them to it 🙂 It must be an amazing culture to grow up in. Happy Easter, Carol! Keep dancing!
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Thanks Jo. These girls were Hula champions and their dancing was beautiful.
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I feel like dancing now. These are wonderful shots – what a beautiful place! 😀
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I couldn’t quite believe I was sitting on the beach at Waikiki!
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Wow. Summer, beach, music, dance and gorgeous photos. Thank You.
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Very different from the scenery at your place!
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What a lovely evening, and you were very adventurous to join in with the crowd Watching the video I was almost tempted to join in, while no one can see me!
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There’s nothing wrong with a bit of private dancing!
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More beautiful photos! So glad you tried the hula. Bet you were great! Your posts are great and I really enjoy reading them. Thanks for sharing.
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It was fun and something new for me.
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Congratulations! Takes courage try so many new things.
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It was fun though.
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