The Piko
by James Temple
Title
The Piko
Artist
James Temple
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Every year towards the end of May, the hula is celebrated at the Molokai Ka Hula Piko Festival (Molokai, the center of the dance). To the Hawaiian people, hula means something much deeper than a form of entertainment or a competition to gain reputation. It is their culture and ancient ways expressed in a dance that comes from within, from the center, the piko. The hula originated here on Molokai and every year I look forward to photographing my neighbors celebrating their culture.
Mahalo!
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August 31st, 2018
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Heidi Fickinger
Wow - such a powerful portrait James.
James Temple replied:
Thanks Heidi, he was kind of a moody little boy, I don't think he liked me taking his picture.