Na Lio Maui - Live Show with horses located in Lahaina
MAUI'S NEWEST SHOW
BY Marla Braun-Miller, Owner/Creator
08-29-2015
It's not a luau, a rodeo, or a dinner cruise. Maui's Newest Show is the creation of Marla Braun-Miller. It is called Nā Lio, the story of the horse in Hawaii. Nā Lio, pronounced NAH LEEYOH, means the horses (plural) in Hawaiian. This presentation is located at Kahalawai Farms and Stables, the only equestrian facility in Lahaina. Guests are shuttled from the Nā Lio Gift Shop located at the Lahaina Gateway, near Barnes and Noble, to the farm. Once on property, everyone will enjoy the beautiful sunsets West Maui is known for and a beautiful pre-show of Maui Hulas.
When the show starts, guests will join Uncle, the story teller, around the campfire after a long day of cattle work. He will take everyone back to the arrival of the first horses in Hawaii. During this journey, you will discover how the Hawaiian Cowboys, or Paniolo, came to be and how the horse became a part of Hawaiian culture. With song and hula, the story of the horse in Hawaii comes to life on stage and in the arena. The horses and riders of Nā Lio help us tell this story with riding demonstrations showcasing the training and harmony that Kahalawai Farms & Stables teaches to visitors, students, and horses.
There is nothing like Nā Lio in the State of Hawaii. Descendants of these Paniolo are honored to have this story told. We found that not many residents of the islands knew how rich and influential the story of the horse was to the Hawaiian Culture. This Story is not only the history of the horse but the history of Hawaiian music, hula, and blending of cultures in the Hawaiian Islands.
THIS IS AN EXPERIENCE YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!!
Lahaina
Last week, I had the privilege of marrying two of my best friends on the coast of Maui just south of Lahaina. I stayed in Lahaina and had several (very-much-needed) life-altering coming-to-terms-with- moments. (forgive the attack of hyphens)
The night before the ceremony, I sat in this amazing tree that takes up the whole town block. They call it the Banyan Tree, it was planted there ages ago and re-rooted all over as though it was always meant to be there, respected in that way. It had me thinking. I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to, but I climbed up one side and found a cozy knook to write out the ceremony. Later that night, I faced something. It was fun and frivolous and spontaneous and un-regrettable.
After the ceremony, Anthem came on (Leonard Cohen) RIGHT at the moment where I had the most miraculous view and I heard the Universe calling to me, saying, Matt, get the hell off of that bike and listen to me for a minute. So I did. Dismounted, climbed down on a rock by the wake of the Pacific and stared hard and deep at the moon for the duration of that song. Know what she said?
Every time there's a change in the physical world, an emotional change happens. When you take all bias out of this statement, do not assume 'change' as bad or negative; only logically. I learned something new, I felt like I reached a very very very slightly higher state of consciousness.
LYRICS:
(ps: the Hawaiian lyrics were the blessing performed over the rings which loosely translate to, May peace and calmness from above rest upon you now and forever.)
Here in the arms of the Banyan Tree, I'm re-rooting myself to the soil I see
All this time that I tilled to the skin, I broke through to my center, I'm not broken within
Just a sprain—just enough of a pinch to begin.
In Lahaina, the headphones and bike drown out singular errors and plural alike,
Writing out what I wanted to say, I delivered my truth in a pontific way,
I imagined at once what the moon and her light had to say.
Ei-Ah Eha-No. Ka Malohia...
Maybe, brother, it's treason to think that the wound you inflicted could mend in a blink
There's a place between swollen and healed where you can't help but scratching until it's revealed
just how far down beneath you - the injury sealed.
So I got you alone in a text, we were hot for the potion and thirsty for sex
But that remedy falls on the sand like the seed of my emptiness churned by the hand
I still love you, but I no longer heed your command.
And I, endoscopic, entreat anyone
To come gaze in my crystal and visit my gun
I believe in the pistol, I'm shot and I'm won to myself.
So I, indivisible, solid and grounded
Gain leverage to Pharoh the kingdom I founded
No need for applause, I'm a cause better heard never sounded .
I had my drama and tragedy face, I conspired against me—it's funny the pace (that we)
quicken to when we've been shown who we are, we affect one another like the beams in a star
If we fall we burn brightly and fast but we burn 'til we scar.
There is a love that inspires us all when we finally get it we seldom recall
Ever having been out of its reach, if we learn how to touch it, then we learn how to teach
It, we learn to uncover the treasure we have in us each.
And I, innovative—a striking young lad,
Convalesce in emotion, but cleverly clad
In disguise as a player whose harmony hasn't been had.
Yet my indestructible malignant peace
Always seems to devour with pleasure and ease
'Til it swivels its forceps and marks me to pierce what I please.¬¬
Ei-Ah Eha-No. Ka Malohia Oh-Na-Lani...
So I ventured away from a storm: yeah, your porches are cold but your bar's always warm
And the garden is splendid in form but I went in it barefoot, my foot found a thorn
Now I caution myself when venturing into your porn.
Guess I needed to carry that weight over several time zones on personal freight
Took you far as I wanted to go, I remember it well, I remember it so
I'll remember the moment I finally told you to go.
And I, incongruent and far from your tide
Tear asunder the verdict that echoed my pride
All is well on the round trip, I eagerly wait for my ride.
Yeah, I am devoted committed and scared
Underappreciated, but fully prepared
To be all that I protest, and more than you ever compared.
Ei-Ah Eha-No. Ka Malohia Oh-Na-Lani. Mea A-Ku A-Pau.
Hawaii Pa'u Riders
Representing the islands of Hawaii in the 2013 Rose Bowl Parade.
The Hawai’i Pa'u Riders 130th Tournament of Roses Parade on 2019 New Years Day Pasadena, California
The Hawai’i Pa'u Riders 130th Tournament of Roses Parade on 2019 New Years Day Pasadena, California
Waimanalo, Hawaii
Marshal: Leiala Cook
The Hawai’i Pa'u Riders were founded in 1981 with the purpose of preserving the pa'u culture through the art of Pa'u riding. The tradition dates back to a time when Hawaiian kings and queens, called Ali'I, would ride on horseback in beautiful gowns to royal balls. They would use the pa'u as a covering so the dust would not dirty their gowns. The unit is a unique and colorful group that represents all ten Hawaiian Islands through their riders, known as Pa'u Princesses and the Pa'u Queen. The group has participated in parades in 39 states as well as Belgium and France. The Pa'u Princesses are dressed in their island colored satin jackets with long Hawaiian printed pa'u skirts which are fastened with six kukui nuts. The male riders are dressed in royal Hawaiian red velvet capes, reminiscent of those worn by the Hawaiian Kings from the 1800s. Each rider and horse is adorned with fresh flower leis from Hawaii.
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King Kamehameha Floral Parade-Lihue, Kauai 2011
Pa'u Princesses & Paniolos wore fantastic displays of local flowers as they rode horses during the 2011 Kamehameha Day Parade and Festival in Lihue, Kauai.
May Day 2017
The St. Andrew’s Schools May Day was held on April 28.
The theme was “I ulu no ka lala I ke kumu,” or “Without our ancestors, we would not be here.”
The royal court included May Day Queen Hattie Keonaona Niolopa Natsuo Hapai.
The island princesses were:
Lauren Makanamaikalani Ikeda Makahanaloa, Kauai
Alexia Daniella Santa Monica Saad, Oahu
Hypatia Akary Pine, Maui
Jordan Thea Jones, Hawaii
Maya Alexandra Reid, Kaho’olawe
Joy Pearl Young, Niihau
Skylin Michiko Alohilani Tokashiki, Lanai
Kira Nawaianuhea KeikoTerada, Molokai
Ladies of Honor: Kennedy Kamaile Hanohano and Shaye Yu Xin Nishimura
The show opened with Oli Kau by Kumu Namahanaokalewalani. It was followed by Oli Eo Ke Kuini Emalani by grades K to 12.
The Hula Kahiko part of the program included:
Wahine Holo Lio by grade 10 (grade 7)
Ka O’o by grade 8 (grade 6)
Aia I Nu’uanu by The Prep K-3 (The Priory grades K-2)
Kau Pono I Ke Awa Ko’olau by grades 3-4 (grade 5)
A Maunakea O Kalani by grade 11 (grade 9)
Nani Wale Ku’u Ike by grade 12 (Hui Hau’oli)
The student program was punctuated by guest artists, the Emmalani Serenaders (Daughters of Hawaii), under the direction of Eddie Akana.
The Hula Auana part of the show included:
Aia I Nu’uanu by K-2 (The Prep K-3)
Nani Wale Ka Mahina by grade 6 (grade 8)
Wahine Holo Lio grade 7 (grade 10)
Ke Ala E Moani Mai by grade 5 (grades 3-4)
Na Hala O Naue by grade 9 (grade 11)
Pua Pikake by grade 12 (chamber choir)
A school hula was performed by faculty, staff and students with a mele by the Emmalani Serenaders (Kaleleonalani)
The island princesses and ladies of honor performed a hula (He Lei Makana)
May Day Queen Hattie Hapai danced to Ka Hinano O Puna.
The show ended with students, faculty and staff joining together for Oli Aloha.
Hawaiian beach girls cartwheeling to the surf
Beautiful Hawaiian beach girls do a joyful copy cat gymnastic dance cartwheeling to the surf
Waimea Paniolo Parade 2014 clip#1