MAMALA - THE SURF RIDER

Mamala, a kupua (demigod) chiefess who could shift between a mo?o, supernatural reptile and a beautiful woman, was married to the shark-man Ouha. Known for her exceptional surfing, she mastered the roughest waves near Kou, captivating onlookers who applauded her remarkable feats. In Hawaiian culture, mo?o s were guardian spirits of water and sacred places, shape-shifting to protect or deceive and symbolizing resource preservation. In a mesmerizing performance atop a giant water bowl, the artist embodies. Mamala blending elegance and strength with her supernatural reptile like shapes. After swimming and diving with effortless grace, she dances on the bowl's edge, balancing on delicate sticks and twisting into breathtaking, lyrical shapes. Defying gravity and expectation, Mamala captivates with her impossible balancing and fluid movements, leaving audiences in awe and their hearts soaring.

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