Hula Huali: Akaka Falls Lyrics

Wailele O `Akaka (`Akaka Falls) - Words & music by Helen Parker

Malihini ku`u `ike `ana
Kahi wailele `o `Akaka
Kau mai lâ i luna
Lele hunehune mai lâ i nâ pali
Lele hunehune mai lâ i nâ pali

Kau nui aku kahi mana`o
A e `iki uhi aku i ka nani
I `uka i puîa
I ke `ala me ke onaona
I ke `ala me ke onaona

Ha`ina `ia mai ka puana
I kahi wailele `o `Akaka
Kau mai lâ i luna
Lele hunehune mai la i nâ pali
Lele hunehune mai la i nâ pali

As a stranger, I saw
The waterfall of `Akaka
From high above
The water flows gently down the cliff
The water flows gently down the cliff

One great thought arises
Of being overcomed by the beauty
Of the sweet-smelling uplands
Fragrant and lovely
Fragrant and lovely

Tell the refrain
The waterfall of `Akaka
From high above
The water flows genly down the cliff
The water flows genly down the cliff

About Hula Huali

After a lot of thought, I have decided to teach hula. Not for financial reasons but because I want to help my culture to be represented accurately and respectfully. I believe hula, as well as other polynesian dances, is as rigorous as any dance form and requires disciple, dedication, and work to master. I require that from my students because I want them to master hula. They deserve a correct education and not just be party entertainment.

I started my hula studies as soon as I could stand from my grandmother and aunt, who learned it from their mothers and aunts, and so on back through my family. I teach the simple basics that I learned and have been passed down to me so my students will have a solid foundation of tradition. Huali is Hawaiian for polished, clean, and pure. That is the kind of student and dance I hope to have come out of my classes.

If you are ready to learn and enjoy hula, you are welcome at Hula Huali.

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