The Pau Riders Horse
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Title
The Pau Riders Horse
Artist
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Pau riders decorate their horses necks with colorful lei's.This photograph taken behind the scenes at the Merrie Monarch Parade in Hilo, Hawaii. Pau riders,are Hawaiian horseback riders who wear long, colorful skirts (Hawaiian: pāʻū) and characteristically ride astride, rather than sidesaddle. The tradition dates to the early 19th century, when horses were introduced to Hawaii and alii women dressed up to ride for formal occasions. It declined after the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, but was revitalized in the early 20th century with the establishment of formal riding organizations. Today, pau riders participate in Kamehameha Day floral parades and other parades and festivals throughout the islands.
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October 14th, 2014
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Robyn King
Congratulations your gorgeous artwork is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared:-) Please take a moment to add your beautiful art to our archives in the message area and have a wonderful day!
Venetia Featherstone-Witty replied:
Thank you very much Robyn! It is good to be back "in the saddle" again.