Monday, January 12

Week #2 Music {52 Snapshots of Life}

A bit late in posting my {52 Snapshot of life} this week, but I was wanting to post shots from the Whale Welcoming celebration that was held yesterday afternoon. It was the 5th annual Whale Welcoming event to be held here on Kauai. I am fortunate that the venue is a quick walk from my house. So we camera in hand I headed out.
The sky was a beautiful blue and the ocean was so calm making it easy to spot the various whale spouting in the near waters. It was a celebration of our ocean, the earth and our relationship with both. It was interesting to listen to all the wonderful music, which included drums, heart flutes, dideridoo, rattles and  shakers. Many gave heartfelt  testimonies of their relationships with the whales. It was a very moving musical celebration.






 
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21 comments:

  1. I've never heard of the Whale Welcoming Ceremony on Kauai... It would have been interesting to have been there!

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    1. Yes, it was the 5th one, I attended briefly last year as we had a seal hauled out near the venue. Interesting once the music started we did see more whale activity in the area but no breaches or tail slaps, just blows.

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  2. What a great event. Music is an excellent way to celebrate our symbiotic relationship with the sea.

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  3. That sounds like such a spiritual way to recognize the majesty of the whales. It's good to take time to celebrate the wonders around us, and to honor the music both species make!

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    1. When the whale music was playing the whales were very active--kinda cool!

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  4. Wow, this is so cool. I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, and haven't made it there yet. One of these days! This Whale Welcoming ceremony is really neat.

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    1. Be sure to put Kauai on your Hawaii Bucket List, so much to do and see.

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  5. Hi Val, What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday! Glorious testimony of His Creation. Thanks for sharing and enjoy a little sunshine for me.
    Hugs, Noreen

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    1. We'll do, hope your cold is better!! Hey, maybe you should come to Kauai for your recovery :)

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    1. it was and there were a number of dogs in attendance as well. :)

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  7. Thanks for posting the daily life of Kauai. Your pictures really made my day. Hopefully, we will be back Kauai in summer 2016.

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    1. We are finding more to explore everyday!! 2016 is so far away.....

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  8. That sounds like an awesome event, you are lucky to live so close by!

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    1. it was a delightful walk to the event, I am very lucky to live so close to the ocean. Thanks for stopping by

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  9. Wonderful! I love the idea of a whale welcoming ceremony. Your photos really captured the mood.

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    1. Thanks KB, think you would enjoy all our wildlife here on Kauai.So different from the Rockies but oh so beautiful as well.

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  10. Sometimes one has to wait for the perfect shot, and this is definitely perfect for music.

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  11. Such a lovely event, and on such a beautiful day. Makes my heart sing!

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