Legacy of Lanai
Hips sway to the pulse of ipus, swishing from side to side like a palm tree, emerald fronds waving to sea gulls gliding in the breeze. Plumerias, flowers threaded through rhythm divine, seduces Kanaloa with its exotic essence. Imitating the illustrious shine of diamonds, waves splash against his body, pearly froth bubbling beneath toes defying gravity. Those spirited parts know no boundary, disproving rational theories, ridiculing logic in all of its arrogant glory. Scientific methods transformed hypocrisy into a dance floor, turquoise polished to perfection, worshipping a temple of water only magical priests ruled. Possessed by lyrical imaginings, this honorary Hawaiian blossoms in the trade winds, movement inspired by pride preserving a primal people. Pele's passion erupts in the soul of the hula's fire, the goddess' appetite for reverence appeased from hours of ritualistic entertainment.
The sky begins to fall asleep, dreamy blues and purples blending in the horizon, a brilliant watercolor canvas painting a heritage by the ocean. Tears of the sun kiss feathered centerpieces, Uli' Uli', and a deep blush spreads across the instrument's face. Only its coconut-shaped bottom retains an earthy shade, pebbles praising a percussion beat, resembling the laughter of islanders engaging in feast and song.
Off in the distance, conch shells boom, woodwinds completing the ancient orchestra. Birds of Paradise, hypnotized by cadenced chanting, bob their heads in time to what they hear. Every plant along this coast, whether it be Red Ginger or Banyan trees, become entranced by their suddenly seductive surroundings. Bending and rustling in unison, nature creates a choir of wildlife to join the concert. Their lively voices drift on clouds of desire, willing the gods to celebrate the lives they gave birth to.
Tourists who resist the cold pageantry of luaus, laying eyes upon this simplistic performance, will gain an experience as priceless as King Kamehameha's inheritance. For tonight is the night that a true tradition can be viewed, a secret rendezvous with Kane's children, natives pleasured by practicing what cannot be raped or pillaged from their paradise. Bathing in the beauty of heartfelt words, the artists sketch their way of life, coloring their history with honor and bravery, illustrating bold beliefs that emphasize the legacy of Lanai.