Kapu Observed Prior to Ke ‘Olu Makani o Mauanloa’s Merrie Monarch Presentations

As part of the hālau’s preparation to present their hula at the Merrie Monarch, kumu and dancers alike entered a period of kapu to cleanse themselves spiritually, mentally and physically. In this video segment, filmed in February 2020, Kumu Hula Meleana Manuel discusses kapu and why it’s an important part of her hālau’s preparation.
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