Hawaiian dance club performs outside LW gates
HUI O HULA
Hui O Hula dancers and musicians had a wonderful time entertaining at the Seal Beach Sunrise Senior Living Facility. During the audience-participation portion, one woman requested “The Hukilau Song” because she remembered dancing it at a luau/party in Honolulu many, many moons ago. “Hukilau” means fishing with a big net, an old Hawaiian way to catch fish. In this song, the catch of the day is the ama’ama/mullet fish—perfect kaukau/food for the big luau/party. This popular song and dance certainly brought back good memories for many onetime tourists.
On May 20, Hui O Hula band and dancers will be at the Long Beach Salvation Army drivethrough health fair. The Senior Spring Fling will take place from 1-3 p.m. at 3000 Long Beach Blvd. Attendees are asked to dress in beach-themed clothing and line up on Spring Street. RSVP by calling (562) 247-3539.
Hui O Hula extends a big mahalo/ thanks to Mutual 1 Director George Tous and resident Bruce Keough for their kindness. Hula dancers and musicians were welcomed to practice by Building 19 on May 4. Plus, renowned Hawaiian musician Geri Kuhia was there to help entertain—truly an honor!
All are welcome to join hula dance classes at Veterans Plaza every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. or on the green on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons. For class information or performance schedule, contact Kaye Huff at (562) 431-2242.
—Jojo Weingart
