NALU - A TRIBUTE TO SURF CULTURE

?Nalu? means both "surfable wave" and "to concentrate," a focus essential for the Rola Bola. While the culture depicted in this act stems from a few decades ago, the words depict the deep, centuries-old cultural and spiritual functions of waves and how people celebrate the elements of nature by merging with them in the form of surfing. This act embodies the exhilaration and sense of oneness with the ocean that surfers experience when riding waves. It represents the deep cultural and emotional connection between Hawaiians and the sea. Hawai‘i stands as the birthplace of surfing, where the ancient Hawaiians first harnessed the power of the ocean's waves. Hawaiians created a culture and lifestyle that would eventually captivate the world. The Rola Bola act features a performerbalancing on a surfboard atop a rolling cylinder, showcasing incredible precision and strength. As they add more cylinders and daring stunts, their skillful control captivates the audience with each moment of balance and grace..

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