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Speechless Sunday - Merrie Monarch Festival

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Criado Realty 0548772

The most beautiful form of dance I have ever personally experienced is the Hula Kahiko. Not only because of the dance but the verbal and non-verbal Hawaiian poetry (chants) that show the love of their culture and history. The Kane (men) is more interesting to me in that it is rare to see men show such passion and creativity in a masculine format.

I lived in Hawaii on two separate occasions and found my second home away from Texas. One thing I've always wanted to see is the Merry Monarch Festival, live. I have watched it on television. I've seen Kahiko live on a few occasions, but the festival is a showcase of ALL the islands' top talent.

 

Today I am featuring two performances that are from the Merry Monarch Festival.

The Hula Kahiko is the ancient form of dancing.

Take a look at the last photo - just for fun!

 




 

2008 Hoiku (Recital)

 

I finally took lessons after being away for over 20 years!

 

(bottom left)

 

 

 

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Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Wow -- I enjoyed these videos. Thanks for sharing this wonderful cultural experience and dance!

Nov 19, 2011 12:21 PM
Mary Macy
Top Agents Atlanta Metro - Roswell, GA
Top Agents Atlanta Metro

Thanks for sharing, you are ahead of the curve there in Texas, it is just Saturday here in Georgia when I saw the Speechless Sunday I thought I lost a day (HA), I cannot afford to lose days at my age.

Nov 19, 2011 12:28 PM
Cathy Criado
Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX
Making Real Estate Profitable

Ah yes I posted it about 5 hrs earl but I will be out of pocket so ..... 

I'm glad that Joan liked it. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Nov 19, 2011 12:31 PM
Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

Glad you got out there and tried it!  It's fun to try new things.

Nov 19, 2011 12:47 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Pretty neat...sure wish I couild score a vacation to Hawaii!

Nov 19, 2011 03:56 PM
Maggie McFarland
RE/MAX Pearland - Maggie McFarland - Pearland, TX
Pearland Realtor, Homes for Sale in Pearland Texas

How neat! Looks like it was a lot of fun! Hope you had a great time!!

Nov 20, 2011 12:19 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Cathy, I bet that dance was fun to learn!     I was there several years ago, and tried, but think my hips don't move that way!

Nov 20, 2011 01:09 AM
John Wingate
EXIT Shore Realty - Salisbury, MD
Salisbury MD Real Estate, 302.339.5185, Salisbury, MD Homes

That looks like a blast!!! 

I hope you had a great time :)

Nov 20, 2011 02:22 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Cathy thank you for sharing, what a beautiful dance. I have not been to Hawaii but it is on my list of place sto get to real soon. Have a great Sunday

Nov 20, 2011 02:35 AM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

Dancing is, so I have been told, great exercise too Cathy, so keep it up and stay healthy.

Nov 20, 2011 03:41 AM
Teral McDowell
Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

I love Hawaii too. I have had the good pleasure to visit a couple of times. First time we island hopped and saw three. Last time we spent all our time on one island exploring it. Thanks for the memories. Kudos to you jumping out there and particiapting.

Nov 20, 2011 08:28 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Cathy I have never seen this before thanks for sharing some of the Hawaian culture.

Nov 20, 2011 03:18 PM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Cathy,

                    Just stopped by to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope it is not too hard on your husband our 1st one without mom was tough! Just to let you know I am thinking of you.

Nov 24, 2011 09:09 AM
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