Ipu Heke!

 I am a contestant in the 4th Annual Great TB Race. The race begins
January 1st, 2012 and will last until December 31st, 2012. The
winners of the race will earn prizes. The race is about earning
points. Points are earned every time I meet one of the goals listed
below (also found on my attached tag). But be careful. Any points
that might be earned by dipping me in more than one cache will be
voided. I only get points for the final cache you place me in. All
race information, including rules, standings, and info on past races,
can be found at The Great TB Race website. Help me win the race by
keeping me moving.
  It's Mission is to Travel the World and Show all of our Different Cultures. The Meaning and Use of the Ipu (Gourd).
 

 

 The ipu was used for many things, from containers and food dishes to drums for the hula. Huewai, watergourds, were a much-needed household item. Large bowl-shaped gourds would act as the family's cistern, while smaller bottle-shaped gourds held water for daily use. Water was needed for beating kapa, and so the ipu held it.  Hula dancers continue to use the gourd drums of ancient times.
   

 Ipu play a key role in hula by providing rhythm and sound for the chant and dancers. Those who accompany the dancers with ipu and chant are called ho`opa`a. At times, the dancers will play the gourd while doing their hula steps and chanting.

Ipu grow on a vine and mature into a unique shape and look. The two main types of ipu are: ipu heke and ipu heke `ole. Ipu heke is a double gourd that is made by taking two gourds of different sizes, cutting them off at the necks and joining them, with the smaller one on top. A hole is carved in the top gourd to allow the sound to escape. The ipu heke `ole is a single gourd cut off at the neck. See below for photos of both of these types of ipu. A handle can be attached to make it easier for the dancer or ho`opa`a to hold, play, and transport.

The two basic beats of any ipu can be referred to as "u" (downbeat) and "te" (upbeat). If an ipu heke is being played while seated, the "u" beat is done upon the ground or mat. Otherwise, the downbeat is played with the heel of the hand on the bottom of the gourd. In either case, the "te" is played with the fingers of the hand hitting the side of the gourd. A skillful player can also do a finger roll or hand flutter to compliment the two basic sounds. The Hawaiian dictionary notes that the thin-walled hula ipu's sound is "halfway between that of niu (coconut) and la`amia."


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Visit the Great TB Racewebsite for full details about the points system. The following goalsare regular goals in place for the entire race:

 

How to Earn Points	Point Values
Every cache visited (once per cacher)	1
Every 100 miles traveled	1
Crossing state lines or country borders (in a straight line from A to B)	2
Posting a picture (one per cacher)	5
Exchange with a TB/coin (must name the other item in your log)	10
Visiting a cache with a Difficulty or Terrain greater than 2.5	15
Attending an event	20
Attending a CITO event	30
Attending a MEGA event	40

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