Here is my shrimp gumbo recipe to add to our Mardi Gras festivities! And here is another Mardi Gras favorite – shrimp gumbo, one of my favorite foods for Mardi Gras season. Gumbo is a famous type of stew or soup, made with any kind of seafood and sometimes chicken. Shrimp gumbo has a…
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Make a simple gathered skirt for hula – Pa’u skirt
What is a pa’u skirt? In Hawai’i, hula dancers use pa’u skirts for practice and performance. It is often a simple cotton skirt with rows of gathering at the top. If you search online you will see many variations in directions, including open or closed, drawstring tie or elastic, rows of gathers, and type of…
Hula culture, art, practice: ancient to modern
Hula is an ancient Hawaiian cultural practice. Today hula is often viewed as a dance art form by non-Hawaiians, but it has many layers of cultural significance. Learning more about the practice of hula culture will enhance your enjoyment when watching hula. And you may want to learn to dance hula. A hula halau (community of…