Triton Shell Horn demo by David

The Triton Pu shell horn herald--iconic at our weddings! Demo by Rev. David Sears of BeachPeople Weddings, filmed by Margo Sears. See more at . Like church bells and trumpet fanfare, the ancient tradition of the shell horn announcement heralds the beginning of a new marriage and calls in blessings and good fortune for the happy couple. When done properly, the Triton shell produces a low, gentle sound that can carry for miles across land and sea. The Hawaiian ceremonial practice of blowing the Triton shell dates back to ancient times and continues in many present-day traditions such as symphonies and weddings! Also mimicks the Jewish Shofar and modern wedding trumpets and bells. In Polynesia, this distinctive resonance once heralded the arrival of the Ali’i (the Chief), or the beginning of the peaceful Makahiki season (Hawai’ian New Year/harvest season), or the arrival of royalty, coronation of kings & queens, and other noteworthy events. Today,