Author: UFOSqL

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050123: Vanikapila 15.23

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Hauʻoli lā Mei UFOhana!

Happy May Day (which is Lei Day in Hawai’i) UFOhana!

Yes May 1st is a special day in Hawai’i. Leis are shared, decorate Hawaiian Landmarks, schools, cities, hold special celebrations and even have a Royal Ali’i Court representing the Kings and Queens of Hawai’i.

I recall one May Day at Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School, they had Hilo Hattie fly in on a Helicopter in our playing field and did the Hilo Hop Hula! We even had the Marine Band play Hawaiian music for us.

Click below for a brief history of Lei Day in Hawai’i from Hawai’i Magazine.

Below images of May Day in Hawai’i.

King Kamehameha – O’ahu
Queen Kapiolani – Hilo
Virgin Mary and Je’su
Winners of the wili style lei day contest. Contestants need to describe the types of flora used.
Hinaleimoana Wong performing with her group at the May day celebration
May Day 1953 Kohala

Here’s the video of Brudda Iz singing/recording Hawai’i 78 in the studio.

He’s playing a custom double neck Ukulele 4 and 6 string (not 5). Check out the Brudda on Keyboard with slippas and shorts, Brudda on Drums chewing gum . . . so da’kine!

Not many photos from this past Saturday, but we do have a smattering of Hula Videos.

Yes, that is our very own Monica paying us a visit from Bend.

Lastly, the link to this Saturday’s Vanikapila.

Click here to Register for Vanikapila 15.23

Btw, Cindy Ross is looking for a rental in the area if you know of one please contact her via her Facebook page or leaving a message here.

Mahalo.

ukeku

we gather as one,
‘Ohana strumming mele,
Birds reply with song.

A pāʻani hou mākou (until we play together once again),

-=SqL+Nohea+JAike=-

:EOT

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042223: Vanikapila 14.23

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Aloha Ahi Ahi UFOhana,

What fun and aloha filled Vanikapila this Saturday! Mahalo to Ken and Carolyn for inviting Sebastian Müller (all the way from Berlin) to join us. Having both, Ken on Ukulele and Sebastian on Kika Kila, sharing their pa’ani was truley a special treat. Mahalo Nui Loa iā ʻolua!

Hauoli la hanau (Happy Birthday) to Carolyn!

Mahalo nui to Pauline and Lois for providing the beautiful lei Rose and delicious Cakes!

And . . . congratulations to Pauline on the delivery of her new custom Goat Rock Ukulele! Hmm, that design and wood looks very familiar . . . what does that make . . . 9 in the ‘Ohana now?

Click above to view images from today’s Kanikapila.

And below, this Saturday’s Vanikapila Link.

Click above to join in this Saturday.

Click here to register for this Saturday’s Vanikapila.

While you’re there, don’t forget to check out our events page and register for Ken Emerson and Kimo West, Return of the Slackers Concert!

ukeku

quietly it comes,
through the din of busy days,
Saturday at last . . .

mahalo iā ʻoukou a pau no ko ʻoukou aloha (thanks you all for your aloha)!

-=SqL+Nohea+Jake-ai=-

Liv’n on Sponge Cake, watching the sun bake, all of those mousies covered in oil . . . .

:EOT