Kumu Lisa and I are still trying to get caught up with the blog…
On Saturday, May 24th we walked about 30-minutes to the other end of Hilo town to the Lilikuokalani Gardens where we had a class in ancient Hawaiian chant, and hula from Kumu Hula Ehulani Stephani. I’ve posted some still shots from the day, and Kumu Lisa will be posting a video of the group performing the hula we learned in the near future.
Under the Banyan Tree in Liliuokalani Gardens
Learning movements to one verse of the Hana Chant
Kumu Hula Ehulani Stephani with the students
After the hula class, we all walked across the street from the Gardens to have lunch at a local place, The Isles Cafe. After lunch, we returned to the Gardens for our last student-led discussion on the culture and health care beliefs of the Chinese.
Eating lunch at The Isles Cafe…
Brittany S. & Danielle R. lead a discussion on Chinese culture and health beliefs
On the way back to the hostel, several of us stopped to browse through the Hilo Farmers Market, and Daniel G. bought a Soursop fruit to try, and share with other adventurous eaters!
Daniel G. – Culinary explorer “extraordinaire” sharing his Soursop fruit at the hostel common table