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Native Hawaiians seek revival through ritual

The week after devastating wildfires swept across Maui, Hokulani Holt walked to the center of a grassy courtyard about 12 miles from Lahaina, just over the island’s steep mountains.

After the fires, Native Hawaiians seek revival through ritual

Traditional Hawaiian ceremonies such as the one Hōkūlani Holt held are addressing another need that many residents say is crucial: spiritual healing.

After the Fires, Native Hawaiians Seek Revival Through Ritual

WAILUKU, Hawaii — The week after devastating wildfires swept across Maui, Hōkūlani Holt walked to the center of a grassy courtyard about 12 miles from Lahaina, just over the island’s steep mountains. A kumu hula, or hula teacher, Holt gathered about 50 listeners into a half-circle, and exhorted them to “lift your voice.” They each held a cup of water, a connection between the body, soul and ʻāina, Hawaiians’ expansive idea of the land. Several men and women blew hollowed-out bamboo pipes called

After the fires, native Hawaiians seek revival through ritual