International King Kamehameha Hula Competition

International King Kamehameha Hula Competition is the pride of Hawaii’s tourism Industry. This annual event is participated not only by neighboring islands but by the neighboring countries as well. Countries such as Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Philippines and other European countries do not fail to send participants in this prestigious dance competition. These participants do not only enjoy their stay in their Hawaii Hotels but also the thrills and excitements of joining and winning the competition. Visitors come and return to Hawaii not only because of its mystical island but also of its distinct culture, and the Hawaiian Hula dance is one tradition that is capturing visitors’ hearts.

Hula Auana

Hula has been influenced by the western culture in the island. This is particularly called Auana where performances are accompanied by guitars, ukulele and double bass; musical instruments with western influence. Mele are with English words and dancers are with colorful costumes. Auana hula is basically for visitors’ enjoyment and entertainment purposes.

Hula lessons

With Hula popularity, many interested foreign visitors want to learn this hula dance. Hula dance performances are regularly seen in many Hawaii Hotels and visitors do not only enjoy it but learn some basic steps, too with hotels inclusion of basic lesson of the hula in their packages. For those who are serious in learning the Hula, they can enroll in Hula dance teaching schools or with groups called Halau.

Hula Kahiko

Hula Kahiko is one of the two forms of the Hula. It uses ancient and native musical instruments in every performance. It is basically a sacred religious activity and performs for the goddess Pele.It is also said that King Kamehemeha favored by the gods because he ordered performances of Kahiko before them. An annual King Kamehemeha Hula Competition is held to revive international and local interest in this ancient Hawaiian tradition. This annual event is always a part of the vacation packages of many hotels here. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the home for Kahiko performances.

Hawaiian Hula Dance

When you think of Hawaii the first thing that pops in your mind is a hula dancer. Aside from the colorful Hawaiian polo shirts, a hula dance and its music is a true Hawaiian trademark. Take a glance of this hula dance and get to know Hawaii more.

Hula origin

Hula is not simply swaying of the hips, graceful hand movements and colorful costumes. It is a complex form of art that tells a story through song or chant called mele . Many hand movements are representations of the words in a song or chant and basically signify aspects of nature such as waves of the ocean, plants, and animals. The ancient hula is exclusively for religion purposes and to honor a King or chiefly visitors and their entourage and perform only by men.