The Fascinating History and Meaning of Hula in Hawaiian Culture
“Hula is the art of Hawaiian dance expressing all that we see, hear, feel, taste, touch, and smell; hula is life.” –Kumu Hula Maiki Aiu Lake “Hula, song (mele), and chant (oli) were the opera house, library, and cultural center of the Hawaiian people.” –Historian Nathaniel B. Emerson Hula occupies a powerful role in Native Hawaiian culture. This traditional practice has been used to honor Native Hawaiian deities, to share history, to pass along stories, to explain origins of natural phenomena, and to entertain—among other functions. In this article, we’ll take you on a deep dive into hula, so you can better understand this...
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