02-08-2019, 03:59 PM
seek out Hawaiian practitioners.
The Merrie Monarch Festival is from Sun, Apr 21, 2019 – Sat, Apr 27, 2019. Many of the hula chants are from the oral tradition, dating farther back than written histories. Some of the dancers and kumu are also cultural practitioners. The craft fairs have some serious artisans and traditional crafts workers (wood, feathers, etc) among the modern handicrafts.
This may be your best opportunity for meeting practitioners while they’re gathered in Hilo from all over the state, in a festive atmosphere, already intent on sharing their culture (and traditional religion?) with the world.
The Merrie Monarch Festival is from Sun, Apr 21, 2019 – Sat, Apr 27, 2019. Many of the hula chants are from the oral tradition, dating farther back than written histories. Some of the dancers and kumu are also cultural practitioners. The craft fairs have some serious artisans and traditional crafts workers (wood, feathers, etc) among the modern handicrafts.
This may be your best opportunity for meeting practitioners while they’re gathered in Hilo from all over the state, in a festive atmosphere, already intent on sharing their culture (and traditional religion?) with the world.
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves