Just caught wind of something truly special brewing in Hawai'i, and my heart is still doing a happy hula. The buzz is all about **"Pulama Ohana: Cherish Family Earth,"** a new production that’s fusing music, dance, and imagery into what sounds like a powerhouse experience.
Let’s break this down. The title itself, "Pulama Ohana," is a whole mission statement. In Hawaiian, "pulama" means to cherish, protect, and preserve, while "ohana" is that beautiful, all-encompassing word for family—and not just the one you're born into, but your community and your connection to the land itself.
So, they're not just putting on a show. They're weaving a story. A story that says our family isn't just the people around us; it's the very earth we walk on, the air we breathe, the ocean that sings to the shore.
**Why This is a Big Deal for Dance Lovers**
As an art form, dance is one of the most direct ways to tell a story that words can't fully capture. When you combine it with live music and stunning visual imagery, you create a multisensory portal. The audience doesn't just *watch* the performance; they *feel* it in their bones.
Imagine the powerful hula, telling ancient stories of creation and reverence for nature. Picture contemporary movements blending with traditional forms, illustrating the ongoing relationship—and sometimes struggle—between modern life and environmental stewardship. This is dance as activism. Dance as education. Dance as a prayer for the planet.
**The Bigger Picture**
In a world where climate change headlines can feel overwhelming and distant, "Pulama Ohana" brings the message home. Literally. It makes the global local. It reminds us that the fight to "Cherish Family Earth" starts in our own backyards, with our own 'ohana.
This is the kind of work that defines the role of art in 2025. It’s not just entertainment; it's essential. It’s a call to consciousness, wrapped in the beauty of melody and movement. It uses cultural roots to address a universal crisis.
I don't know about you, but this is exactly the kind of innovative, heart-led production I live for. It’s a reminder that dancers and artists are not just performers; they are storytellers, healers, and guardians of our collective future.
If you have the chance to experience this, *go*. Go and let it move you. Then, take that feeling and cherish your own little piece of this family earth.
*Mahalo for reading. Keep dancing for a better world.*
