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.