If you’re going to take wedding photos, Maui is a great place to do it. You already have the upperhand in that your backdrops are incredible. That being said, there are many extra challenges that mainland photographers might not be comfortable with: high winds, weather and lighting changes by the second, find beaches without a bunch of people on them, among many other obstacles.
There’s something (actually MANY things) about Maui that make us want to dance. Be it the pure energy of our natural surroundings, activity inducing weather perfection, or the creative enlightenment that many people find in paradise.
Hula is traditionally believed to have been created to honor the thousands of gods and goddesses of ancient Hawaii and has been traced back as far as Polynesian travelers’ first arrival on the islands. It is an age-old tradition firmly embedded in native Hawaiian culture.
This Hula infographic was produced for the Fairmont Kea Lani and Fairmont Orchid Resorts. It beautifully shares where the Hula comes from, what the hula symbolizes, dancewear, musical instruments, flowers worn by island, forms of music and chant, illustrated dance moves, as well as commonly misidentified dances from the Tahitians, Samoans, and Tongans.
Want to learn more about hula and how to enjoy the dance at a luau? We’ve also found a comprehensive article sharing what is a luau?