Hawaiian Proverbs
Hawaiian proverbs and poetical sayings or commonly known as ‘Olelo No’eau are one of the many ways in which the Hawaiian people kept their culture, their history, and their stories. There are over two thousand Hawaiian proverbs that have been passed down from generation to generation. Some of my favorite proverbs are those that talk about the Hula, I […]
Destination Wedding on Maui
We have a lot of bookings and are not able to take the time we would like to share about all our events, but once and a while, we like to highlight an event on our website. We put this destination wedding together last minute but it worked out beautifully. We received a call from […]
Lei: A Gift of Love
Lei are often worn by Hula dancers during performances. You have probably seen beautiful lei made of various colorful flowers, kukui nuts, t-leaf, shells or even seeds. In modern Hawaiʻi, lei are often given at airports and special events to greet visitors. Natives of Hawaiʻi give a lei to their loved ones for birthdays, graduations, special events, […]
5 Reasons to Take a Hula Lesson
Congratulations! You booked the dream Hawaiian vacation, and you’re currently in the works of fine-tuning the details. How many islands should you visit? Where should you stay? Most importantly, what activities will you be partaking in? Experiences are what will stay with you forever and live on in your memories, so essentially it seems like […]
5 tips on vacationing in Hawaiʻi
5 tips on vacationing in Hawaiʻi 1. Spend your time outdoors. It goes without saying, that Hawaiʻi, is beautiful beyond measure, so get out there and enjoy it. Wear sunscreen, buy some flip flops (In Hawaiʻi, take note, we call them slippers) and go take a dip in the ocean, a hike up the mountain, […]
Hula Costumes
Just as you would dress accordingly for the weather, a Hula Dancer dresses accordingly for the type of song he or she performs. Costumes are an immense part of preparing for any performance. Just as a dancer’s hands and expressions tell a story, a costume is supposed to enhance that story, and help bring it […]
Polynesian Dances
The beautiful and cultural islands of Polynesia have many forms of song and dance. However, each dance is associated with a specific island group, and is special to a specific culture. Hula comes from the islands of Hawaiʻi, Tahitian derives from the islands of Tahiti, the Haka and Poi Balls originated in New Zealand, and […]
A Day in the Life of a Professional Hula Dancer
Many professional Hula Dancers of Hawaiʻi spend their day performing at multiple events, engaging with people from around the world, and graciously sharing the aloha spirit. A Hula Dancer’s day is usually filled with happiness and joy, as we are able to celebrate many special occasions, and be apart of people’s noteworthy moments. Allow me […]
Hula Bachelorette Party
When one thinks of a destination wedding it most likely involves a tropical drink and a gorgeous sunset. Hawaiʻi is amongst one of the top destination wedding spots in the world. So when your thinking of planning your special day you want to incorporate all that paradise has to offer. And what better way to […]
Tips for Hiring Musicians & Dancers
Congratulations! You are engaged and now dreaming about how to make your special day your own. Once your have chosen your venue, choosing Entertainment can be next up on the list… More about our Hula dancers and musicians for your wedding here » It is so important to us at Hawaiʻi Hula Company that our clients […]