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May Day in Hawaii is Lei day! Spring is in the air, colors, flowers a bloom! The tradition to make garlands/wreaths..a.k.a Lei
In Hawaiian school systems Every May showcase dance with a twist of competition and monarch revival to honor our traditions of passing on stories and mana (power) through song and dance.
Depending on your school some require everyone to participate, each class has a certain song/dance/costume...a story to share and present
No matter what system the public, charter or private school adopted for May Day they all shared the choosing of select Hula dancers whom audition to be apart of the Royal Court. There is a princess and/or Prince for every island representing the flower/color of that island. They dance together at the Hōʻike (showcase) and then the Queen of the court has her individual dance. I was confident when I auditioned in front of all the possible dancers that I would at least place as one of the Princesses....I auditioned for May Day Court with Lāʻieikawai, because My dear Kumu Hula (teacher) taught this dance and sung it so beautifully it brought tears to my eyes. As predicted I become Princess... of Lanai which is represented by the color Orange.
A star pupil my class known as a "daughter" of the School (attending since 3years old) won the crown. I knew she would win and I was really calm and satisfied with the tide of things...until The rehearsal and It crashed down on me that the Queen had chosen my beloved Lāʻieikawai to dance to...
I felt my gut wrench with possessive anger then fall as I become grateful for the chance to pull her to the side
Before she went of stage the day of the performance.
I voiced my curiousness about her choice in the same dance she had witness me audition to... I told her how very special the dance is to me, and that It means so much that it is going to be danced... So, do it well.
She could only nod. I look back wondering when the rage or sadness subsided and if it had left my eyes when I spoke to her. I look back now reflecting on how far I have grown using my voice and not carrying resentment.
I feel a great release whenever I get to dance or sing it now. Itʻs such a triumph to share love!
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By camille DMay Day in Hawaii is Lei day! Spring is in the air, colors, flowers a bloom! The tradition to make garlands/wreaths..a.k.a Lei
In Hawaiian school systems Every May showcase dance with a twist of competition and monarch revival to honor our traditions of passing on stories and mana (power) through song and dance.
Depending on your school some require everyone to participate, each class has a certain song/dance/costume...a story to share and present
No matter what system the public, charter or private school adopted for May Day they all shared the choosing of select Hula dancers whom audition to be apart of the Royal Court. There is a princess and/or Prince for every island representing the flower/color of that island. They dance together at the Hōʻike (showcase) and then the Queen of the court has her individual dance. I was confident when I auditioned in front of all the possible dancers that I would at least place as one of the Princesses....I auditioned for May Day Court with Lāʻieikawai, because My dear Kumu Hula (teacher) taught this dance and sung it so beautifully it brought tears to my eyes. As predicted I become Princess... of Lanai which is represented by the color Orange.
A star pupil my class known as a "daughter" of the School (attending since 3years old) won the crown. I knew she would win and I was really calm and satisfied with the tide of things...until The rehearsal and It crashed down on me that the Queen had chosen my beloved Lāʻieikawai to dance to...
I felt my gut wrench with possessive anger then fall as I become grateful for the chance to pull her to the side
Before she went of stage the day of the performance.
I voiced my curiousness about her choice in the same dance she had witness me audition to... I told her how very special the dance is to me, and that It means so much that it is going to be danced... So, do it well.
She could only nod. I look back wondering when the rage or sadness subsided and if it had left my eyes when I spoke to her. I look back now reflecting on how far I have grown using my voice and not carrying resentment.
I feel a great release whenever I get to dance or sing it now. Itʻs such a triumph to share love!