The Daugthers of Hawai‘i are seen here performing hula for Queen Emma, portrayed by Lesah Gail Noelani Vierra Merrit, during the Eo e Emalani i Alakaʻi in Koke‘e Oct. 12. Notice their eyes following their hands. Photo by Léo Azambuja

Kuhi no ka lima, hele no ka maka.

“Where the hands move, there let the eye follow.”

A rule in hula

Source: ʻŌlelo Noʻeau, by Mary Kawena Pukui


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