The Queen of Waikīkī, the Pink Palace, the hotel which epitomizes traditional Hawaiian hospitality, set the stage last night for hula and music under the stars. At the Royal Hawaiian Hotelʻs Mai Tai Bar, I watched beautiful hula and heard the old songs again that bring tears to your eyes. Too bad some guests at the bar were indifferent, because dancer Kanoe Arola had the sweet smile, soft hands and gentle manner that make hula mesmerizing. I was able to move after a moment to get a better view so be patient!
And it was fun to reconnect with Kimo Artis, who is now one of the Mākaha Sons--- he was in Scotts Valley, California, only a month ago for my hula sissie Kumu Mehana Thomasʻs hōʻike.