Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 7, Number 10, 1 October 1990 — Art of lomi lomi [ARTICLE]

Art of lomi lomi

The ancient art form of lomi lomi will be the focus of the October edition of "The Alu Like Connection" on four consecutive Sundays in October on public access cable television at 8:30 p.m.

In pre-Cook times, the ancient Hawaiians did not have the advantage of such things as aspirin or different sorts of antibiotics to cure their ailments. The ancient Hawaiians had to rely on different forms of medication, the art of la'au lapa'au and the art of lomi lomi. The focus of a recent show was la'au lapa'au. In the new show theimportance of lomi lomi will be stressed. This program will address the historical background of the art of lomi lomi and how this art greatly affects the physical and spiritual well-being of the Hawaiian people. "The Alu Like Connection" will air Sunday Oct. 7, 14, 21, and 28, on Channel 20 at 8:30 p.m.