I have several overdue posts to get us caught back up!
May Day was a highlight of the year here for me (and the kids I think!). Each year (traditionally on the first of May but celebrated throughout the month to scatter school performances!), Hawaiians wear and gift leis and share in the spirit of aloha with hula performances and traditional celebrations.
The elementary school celebrates with different hula performances from each grade (as well as teachers!) and the presentation of the royal court. 6th graders all audition for their parts: princes, princesses of all the Hawaiian islands, gift bearers, conch shell blowers, and the coveted King and Queen roles. Eden was very excited to get her part as 1 of the 2 narrators!
We made leis in preparation and all of the kids did great and had fun with their songs and hulas. It was a really special celebration of the year as well as the Hawaiian culture we’ve learned to love and appreciate!
Hawaii Vogelzangs 