Kapu is the ancient Hawaiian code of conduct of laws and regulations. The kapu system was universal in lifestyle, gender roles, politics and religion. An offense that was kapu was often a capital offense, but also often denoted a threat to spiritual power, or theft of mana. Kapus were strictly enforced.

2023年12月21日 · LAHAINA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian cultural practitioner Keeaumoku Kapu stood in front of his cultural center, Na Aikane O Maui, on Front Street on Monday. “We’re facing the most troubling times...

"Kapu refers to the ancient Hawaiian code of conduct of laws and regulations." The kapu system was used in lifestyle, gender roles, politics, and religion. The Kapu was connected to government power and religious power.

All pahu hula are kapu and not meant for competition. It may be used for exhibition, but never competition. To correct one of the greatest misconceptions on kapu, the dancer is always free, only the dance is kapu.

2020年12月16日 · This page includes all of the chants, prayers and hula that all members of the lāhui and all friends and family who come to protocol at the Ala Hulu Kupuna (Kupuna Road, aka Maunakea Access Road) are invited to participate in. Please use this as a resource to get to know the chants, prayers and hula yourself.

2024年5月30日 · The shorter variety of Pahu (Pahu Hula) was used to beat time in Hula dances and to accompany chanting mele. It was made to be played by a standing person (always a priest, Kahuna, or Chief), whereas the Hula Pahu was made to more suitably accommodate a seated or kneeling individual.

The name of a species of fish forbidden to women to eat under the kapu system. Nā Lepili ｜ Tags : fauna fish Papa helu loli ｜ Wehewehe Wikiwiki update log

Kapu es el antiguo código de conducta de leyes y regulaciones hawaianos. El sistema kapu era universal en cuanto a estilo de vida, roles de género, política y religión. Un delito que era kapu era a menudo un delito capital, pero también a menudo denotaba una amenaza al poder espiritual o el robo de mana .

2021年11月1日 · The god (Lono) decreed his law and prohibitions for man that there be no killing; war is prohibited, no fighting; the sea is kapu, no canoe shall go abroad; the kapa pounding anvil shall not strike; the pahu is kapu, not to be pounded; the conch shell is prohibited, not to be blown; the land is kapu, not to be tilled; the heavens are kapu to ...

2011年2月23日 · When you visit Hawaii, you might come across two sticks crossed in the shape of an X with two ball shapes on top. That’s a symbol of kapu and when you see it, you should take notice. That kapu symbol will most likely be warning you one that entry or further approach is forbidden because the point is sacred and protected.