Pa? u riders (pronounced pah-oo riders), (sometimes written as pa-u riders ), is wahine (HawaiianĂƒ, for women) Horsemen who wear long, colorful skirts (Hawaii: span p ??? ) and are characteristically astride, rather than siding. The roots of this horseman's tradition come from the early 19th century, when horses were introduced to Hawaii and all the women dressed up for official occasions. It declined after the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, but revitalized in the early 20th century with the formation of a formal equestrian organization called Pa ? u Riders. Today, they participate in the Kamehameha Day flower parade and other festivals and festivals throughout the island.
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History
The horse-riding tradition began just after Captain Richard J. Cleveland introduced the horse to Hawaii in 1803. Kamehameha disliked these creatures, in part because of the amount of food they needed, so that Western sailors began riding them along the coast to demonstrate their abilities.. Hawaiian men and women are rapidly rising, forming long riding traditions that also include paniolo, Hawaiian cowboys. Since early Western visitors to Hawaii were men, rather than women who might have introduced the racetrack, the Hawaiian women joined the men to learn to ride horses. In addition, Hawaii soon established trade relations with Central and South America, where women often ride horses. This contact may have influenced the development of riding and dress habits among Hawaiian women.
The term p ??? means a skirt in Hawaiian. The riders initially started wearing long skirts to protect their feet while traveling. Over time, when motorists participate in shows and displays, their clothes become more elaborate and elegant. The English author, Isabella Bird, visited Hawaii in 1873 and noted the women who ride horses, a striking difference from European custom.
When the Kingdom declines, so does this tradition. Efforts were made by the monarchy to revive the habit but to no avail. In 1906, Lizzie Puahi organized the first association of female riders for the auto floral parade. Puahi started the Pa'u Rider Club from his home in Waikiki, Oahu, and began holding monthly meetings. They recruited other women and practiced riding. Soon after, Theresa Wilcox started a horse riding community. Today, Pa'u riders are usually seen at festivals and parades in Hawaii.
The pronunciation of pa'u is in two syllables because of the use of a Hawaiian deacon called an okina. This apostropic-like symbol shows a glottal cessation and precedes a separate vocal sound. This makes spelled words the same as pau (pronounced "pow") and pa'u (pronounced "pah-oo") to be confused.
Pada tahun 1917 Jack London menulis dalam karyanya The Cruise of the Snark :
"Then there are riders pa-u, thirty or forty of them, all Hawaiian women, amazing horsemen dressed beautifully in ancient costumes, and wandering in pairs, threes, and in groups.In the afternoon, Charmian and I stand there standing judges and given a reward for horseback riding and costumes for riders pa-u ".
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