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.

What to Buy as Souvenirs

Tiki statues

For a tiki culture lover, a tiki statue is a welcome gift.  Tiki statues are believed to be good fortune bringer and you’ll be bringing good luck to any one who will received it.   For sweets lovers, some homemade chocolate covered with macadamia nuts are best to give. Ukulele, a miniature guitar is another good souvenir item. A hula lamp is another good buy. You can choose from plastic hula lamps or the handcrafted classic hula lamps.