An Evening of Aloha at the Senior Center

Mother Daughter dancers: Gloria Kawabori and Mari Landon
Photo by Jon Ann Cruver

On Saturday, October 3, the Islands of Hawaii, as well as other Pacific Islands, were visited by way of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center’s Annual Aloha Luau.

Kupunas (Elders in Hawaiian) Merlita Sansano and Gloria Kawabori
presented the musicians with the traditional kukui nut leis
Photo by Jon Ann Cruver

A traditional luau meal was prepared and served and Hawaiian, Tahitian and Maori dances were performed to live music.

The Kupunas, with 10 dancers out of the 15 from the class.
The eldest is 95 years old; she comes to class every week!
Photo by Kendahl Cruver

Members of the Hokulani Hula Studio, with Kumu (teacher) Kathy DeAguiar, swept the audience away with a roomful of Aloha Spirit.

Hawai'i Aloha
Photo by Ed Cruver

The luau is closed with the singing of Hawai'i Aloha with everyone in the audience joining hands and singing together. The last chorus of the song is sung with arms raised over head, making a special ending to a beautiful evening. Aloha.