Tag Archives: CELEBRATING HULA

IF YOU LIKE JOYS, YOU WILL LOVE MY NEW BOOK

By Norm Bezane on September 21, 2017 | Leave a comment

Google Voices of Aloha on Magical Maui to learn about aloha, my passion for Maui, and 60 concise stories of kings and queens, missionaries who converted Hawaiians, and sections on the visitor experience, Hawaiians, Todays Hawaiians and their culture, Entertainers /Artists, Makers of Modern Maui and Remarkable people here and about. Handy guide for visitors on the island 24 hours. (Maui Time Weekly}. Check out those featured in slide show below. Get it onAmazon

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: First King

: Famous Willi K

: Composer, Musician

: Concierge

: Visitor

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Why are are these Hawaiian hula dancers wearing glitzy cellophane skirts?

By Norm Bezane on May 26, 2017 | Leave a comment

Because they became popular in the 1940’s when tourists discovered Hawaii and arrived by boat.. Now authentic skirts are usually worn as more respect for the culture has evolved. The glitzy ones are sometimes worn in one dance in a show. To Hawaiians cellophane skirts today represent an insult to the culture.

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How many hundreds of leis did it take to take care of a big crowd on Kaanapali Beach?

By Norm Bezane on December 6, 2016 | 1 Comment

Kaanapali–The largest crowd this blogger has ever seen alongside the Kaanapali Beach path enjoyed the fragrances of beautiful leis. How many. Close to 1200 people gathered at the Hyatt Residences. What were these people doing there? GOOGLE Voices of Aloha on Magical Maui for more provocative photos.

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Four: MORE CELEBRATING HULA ON FEAST WEEK

By Norm Bezane on November 28, 2016 | Leave a comment

Lahaina Civic Center: Hula took to the court with maneuvers not seen under the hoops. One of four posts. Breaking news: my new booker sale on line at http://voicesalohamagicalmaui.com

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Three: CELBRATING HULA ON FEAST WEEK AT MAUIIINVITATIONAL

By Norm Bezane on November 28, 2016 | Leave a comment

LAHAINA…More on the halftime show at the basketball tournament. Google to check out my are web site Voices of Alohs on Magical Maui got exciting news

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Two CELEBRATING HULA ON FEAST WEEK AGAIN

By Norm Bezane on November 27, 2016 | Leave a comment

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APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY PICS (Best of Month).

By Norm Bezane on May 7, 2016 | 1 Comment

On the law,

Ka’anapali–April showers on the Mainland may bring may flowers but there are flowers here all the time, plus. VOICES OF MAUI TALK STORY, LLC spring photos

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NUMBERS: How many hula dancers does it take to enthral Mall visitors

By Norm Bezane on March 8, 2016 | Leave a comment

Kahului, HI, Mar 7–At Queen Kaahamanu Center, seven today.
See my column on the queen in this week’s Lahaina News
voices of Maui .com photo

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WHAT IS CHRISTIAN HULA? TODAY’S DAILY PHOTO

By Norm Bezane on January 31, 2016 | Leave a comment

KA’ANAPALI, JAN 31==Mark Twain once referred to hula as licdntious. Not Christian hula which generally is danced to religious song whose graceful motions celebrate Christianity.
Dancer and pastor at the Church on the Go in Kaanapali close the service with Christian hula. Voices of Maui Talk Story, Llc 20,000 digital photo collection WATCH FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MY NW VOICES OF MAUI BEYOND HE BEACH BOOK SOON.

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What did 500 people do at the Hyatt on Christmas Day on Maui?

By Norm Bezane on December 26, 2015 | 1 Comment

LAHAINA, Dec. 25, 8 a.m–In this fourth photo post on Maui Christmas, some 500 people attend special service of the Kaanapali Beach Ministry at the Hyatt In the third on the 12th photos of Christmas series beginning with vigorous singing led by the pastor’s wife, hula from two different sets of dancers, and remarks by the pastor both funny and serious.