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Description: Kapu Kai illustrates the traditional Hawaiian custom of cleansing the mind, body and spirit in the ocean before the dawn. This ceremonial sea bath was often done after a loved one passed or as a way to be renewed. Before entering the sea a mixture of fresh water, pa'akai and 'ōlena were combined as a cleansing drink for the inside of the body, the amount one would drink depended on how much they felt they needed. Prayers were always given before and thanks after...