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The Vaquero DVD Series: Holo Holo Paniolo
by J&S Productions

Holo holo in Hawaiian means to get around. And that’s what the filmmakers do, holo holo you to many of the ranches across 5 islands The Hawaiian cowboys inherited a rich history, originating with the vaqueros of Alta California, when it was still part of Mexico. The vaqueros were held in such high regard that in 1833, King Kamehameha sent for three of them to teach his people how to rope and ride and catch the wild cattle. This task was not for the faint of heart. The wild cattle that inhabited the volcanic slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, were chased down (sometimes in the dead of night), roped and tied to trees. The next morning, the paniolo would untie the snorting bull, snub him to his saddle horn and “lead him” down the mountain. Needless to say, it demanded great horsemanship and uncommon bravery. This courage under fire is the birthright of the paniolo and prevails to this day. Highlighting the story is the music. From the vaqueros’ Spanish guitars, the paniolo created the slack key guitar style. The melodic, silky strains are interwoven throughout this enriching, sometimes amusing, and very engaging film.

For each purchase $5.00 proceeds go to the Paniolo Preservation Society.

$ 20.00