Aloha Allure

Piano Ahiahi by alohaallure  

Mihi au ia oe by alohaallure featuring fake flowers

Peleis the goddess of fire, lightning, wind, and volcanoes. She is a popular figure in many stories of ancient Hawaii known as Hawaiian mythology. Ka wahine ʻai honua ("the earth-eating woman") is an epithet for the goddess. There are several traditional legends associated with Pele in Hawaiian mythology. In addition to being recognized as the goddess of: fire, lightning, wind, and volcanoes. Pele is also known for her creative power, passion, purpose, and profound love. She has numerous siblings, including Kāne Milohai, Kamohoaliʻi, Nāmaka and 13 sisters named Hiʻiaka, the most famous being Hiʻiakaikapoliopele (Hiʻiaka in the bosom of Pele). They are usually considered to be the offspring of Haumea. Her home is believed to be the fire pit called Halemaʻumaʻu crater, at the summit caldera of Kīlauea, one of the Earth's most active volcanoes; but her domain encompasses all volcanic activity on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Every incident with a volcanic eruption in H...

Coconuts provide the fatty acid, lauric acid. The only other plentiful source of this is from lactating women; breast milk. When ingested, lauric acid is then converted to monolaurin and kills or inactivates protozoa, including several species of ringworm and Giardia lamblia. For tapeworms it is suggested to drink the juice and eat the flesh of one fresh coconut first thing each morning then fast for 4 hours. if you consume coconut in any of its various forms (whether it be raw coconut, coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut butter, etc.), it can help treat some of mankind’s worst and most resilient of  illnesses  such as influenza, giardia, lice, throat infections, urinary tract infections, tapeworms, herpes, gonorrhea, bronchitis, and numerous other ailments caused by microbials. Read more:  http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-numerous-health-benefits-of-coconuts-2.html#ixzz2VOAWBo6K The health benefits of lime include weight loss, skin care, good digestion, relief f...

Honolulu  is an American  musical film  that was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1939 In this film clip staring  Eleanor Powell, her so-star  Gracie Allen is singing "Honolulu" 

Aloha isn't just a warm greeting; it also means love. The word features heavily in traditional Hawaiian wedding vows, as the bride and groom vow to expand their aloha through the rest of their lives together Flowers The traditional Hawaiian flower lei, signifies love and respect. They are worn by the bride and groom as well as members of the wedding party. Usually there is a lei exchange between bride and groom at the beginning of the ceremony, along with an explanation of its significance. Like a wedding ring, the lei is an unbroken circle that represents your eternal commitment and devotion to one another. The beauty of each individual flower is not lost when it becomes a part of the lei, but is enhanced because of the strength of its bond. Additionally, the bride often wears a garland of flowers in her hair, rather than a veil. Attire In traditional Hawaiian weddings, both the bride and groom wear all white, and the groom wears a colored sash ar...

The  Raffia palms  ( Raphia ) are a  genus  of twenty species of  palms  native to tropical regions of  Africa , especially Madagascar , with one species ( R. taedigera ) also occurring in  Central  and  South America . They grow up to 16 m tall and are remarkable for their compound pinnate  leaves , the longest in the plant kingdom; leaves of  R. regalis  up to 25.11 m long [1]  and 3 m wide are known. The plants are either  monocarpic , flowering once and then dying after the seeds are mature, or  hapaxanthic , with individual stems dying after fruiting but the root system remaining alive and sending up new stems. Raffia fibres have many uses, especially in the area of  textiles  and in construction. In their local environments, they are used for ropes, sticks and supporting beams, and various roof coverings are made out of its fibrous branches and leaves. The membrane on the underside of e...

A tanoa fai‘ava (kava bowl) is used in the preparation of a drink made by mixing powdered roots of the kava (‘ava) plant with water. The oldest Samoan tanoa fai‘ava had four legs and a flat rim, features that distinguished them from their Fijian and Tongan counterparts. Eventually the four legs were replaced by many legs, either round or square and usually set close together. In the late 1920s, Samoans considered this style very modern, and they made bowls with many legs for tourists, charging by the leg! Over time these bowls became the standard style, both for local use and for sale to visitors. “Since the tānoa is round and its legs represent the ancestors or noble families of Samoa, it can be seen as a visible symbol of community for Samoans, both those living in the islands and those of us who live in the United States.” —Veronica Leasiolagi Barber The tānoa (TAH-noh-ah) or ‘ava (AH-vah) bowl, is a round wooden bowl that is at the center of the Samoan ‘ava [kav...

One of my all time favorite medley arrangements of an infamous Hawaiian favorite "Pearly Shells" by the Brothers Cazimero. Enjoy the music! The music inspired this beach y fashion 

Kahiko is the most ancient form of hula and it is never performed with a grass skirt nor accompanied by a ukulele and steel guitar. It is, rather, a solemn Hula with sacred ties and strong purpose.   Kahiko   Hula is danced to the chanting of the Kumu Hula or Hula Master Teacher. Today, this ancient form of hula is still being performed and it is the pride and favorite of the Hawaiian people. Although the chants are called “oli” when they are added to song they are called “mele” making it a poetic song that beckons the listener to pay attention. The common reference to this form of hula is “Mele Hula”   meaning   “song dance” or “Kahiko” but the correct reference is “Hula   Kahiko .” One of the best venues to see Hula  Kahiko  performed is during the Merrie Monarch Festival held each year in Hilo, Hawaii for an entire week. In many ways the Merrie Monarch Festival is a symbol of survival for the Hawaiian people and a beloved example of the rich ...

You're never too old to start an exercise program. Aloha Allure Dance Fitness is not like regular exercise programs - we add some island flair to it. It's not too late to sign up. Classes are on going. Click here to see schedule

The Rascals  (initially known as  The Young Rascals ) were an American blue-eyed soul group   initially active during the years 1965–72. The band released numerous top ten singles in North America during the mid- and late-1960s, including the #1 hits " Good Lovin' " (1966), " Groovin' " (1967), and " People Got to Be Free " (1968), as well as " A Beautiful Morning " (#3 1968) and the lesser-known " A Girl Like You ".  The band was inducted into the  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame  in 1997,  and inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2010. They reunited in 2012 for a series of shows in New York and New Jersey. 1968's  Once Upon A Dream  was the first Rascals album designed from conception as an album, rather than as a vehicle to package their singles. T he album's song "My Hawaii" became a top of the charts hit in Hawaii. The lyrics are beautiful: My Hawaii  (by Felix Cavaliere and Edward Brigati Jr.) ...

The word  sasa  literally means 'to strike'. The dance was originally village activities that soon became one of Samoa's most interesting dances. It was performed by whole villages in order to give a perfect effect to the viewers. The more performers, the more the dance became effective, it became a form of entertainment for the Samoan Royal Family and other royal dignitaries that visited the islands. The Sasa requires synchronization and a lot of energy. Generally the  sasa  is performed by a large group of people, it is normally performed sitting down, but there are parts of the dance which require the group to stand up. The movements depict everyday life, from the movement of fish in the water, to the flying birds in the sky, from cooking the umu to cleaning the house, and even a form of voyaging, where the group move into the form of a large canoe, having the arms on the outside mimic the movement of paddles in the water. The particular Sasa you are ...