Just HULA! Lei Pua Kenikeni
Channel: napuahala
Date: 30/04/2021

This mele was written by Uncle Kaiponohea Hale in honor of his Grandmother Maria Kekaipo'ihala Namahoe. In his youth, he grew up in her home in Pauoa where stood a bountiful Pua Kenikeni tree which provided pua and lei for every occasion. After her passing, Uncle Kaipo always thinks of his grandmother when reminded of the fragrance of the Lei Pua Kenikeni.

There are eight verses to this mele and although the feet work feature only Kaholo it can be challenging to keep track of which verse comes next. Keep practicing and you'll get it!