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…
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Shrimp gumbo for Mardi Gras – okra, shrimp, filé
It’s time to start celebrating Mardi Gras, so here is my shrimp gumbo recipe! With the New Year, it’s fun for me to reflect on how far I’ve come with Casa Bouquet and share 2017 year in review. I’m sharing some of the top posts for 2017. I am so grateful for my readers and…
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…