‘Ulalena is a must-see attraction when on Maui. In fact, you can only see ‘Ulalena on Maui! You’ll be swept away on the same journey as the Hawaiian people – from the creation of the islands to the early island explorers. You’ll visit volcanoes, vast oceans and primeval rainforests while meeting the Gods who rule each.
A family-friendly & award-winning show, ‘Ulalena blends traditional theatre with acrobatic feats of strength and beauty. Together, the rich costumes, lighting and stage effects transform the Maui Theatre into an intimate oasis. Expect to be mesmerized by ‘Ulalena from beginning to end.
Unlike the other gods in our story, the Mo'o is not a single character; there were many Mo'o who were often worshiped as aumakua (ow-ma-koo-ah), family gods who were more approachable than the great gods and could warn, advise and assist a clan in time of trouble.
The typical Mo'o guards a waterfall and pond and is anything but the cute little gekko-lizard often portrayed today. Rather, Mo'o were gigantic creatures who lived mainly in the spirit world, rarely seen by human eyes
Mo'o often took on alluring earthly forms to entice humans, as does the waterfall goddess in this production.
