Hula - A Guide to the Hula of Hawaii and the South Pacific
Your guide to the hula of Hawaii and also of the other nations of Polynesia. Hula is much more than just dance. It is an expression of history, religion and the human spirit.
Merrie Monarch Festival
Each year, following Easter, hula halau from around the world gather in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii to take part in what is universally considered to be the world's most prestigious hula competition - the Merrie Monarch Festival, named in honor of Hawaii's last king, David Kalakaua, the Merrie Monarch.
Each year, following Easter, hula halau from around the world gather in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii to take part in what is universally considered to be the world's most prestigious hula competition - the Merrie Monarch Festival, named in honor of Hawaii's last king, David Kalakaua, the Merrie Monarch.
"The Feast at Lele" Photo Gallery
Our "Feast at Lele" photo gallery features great photos of Hawaiian and Tahitian hula as well as the dance of Tonga and an amazing Samoan fire-dancer.
Our "Feast at Lele" photo gallery features great photos of Hawaiian and Tahitian hula as well as the dance of Tonga and an amazing Samoan fire-dancer.
Chants: Mele of Antiquity
Chants fall into two broad categories, mele oli and mele hula.In pre-contact Hawai'i, mele was the word for"poetic language;" it has since evolved to mean song.
Chants fall into two broad categories, mele oli and mele hula.In pre-contact Hawai'i, mele was the word for"poetic language;" it has since evolved to mean song.
Click Hawaiian Hula
If you would like to order a CD of hula pictures, here's the place. Brought to you by Coconut Info, this is well worth the investment if you want some great hula pictures.
If you would like to order a CD of hula pictures, here's the place. Brought to you by Coconut Info, this is well worth the investment if you want some great hula pictures.
Hawaii H4's Hula Section
For the latest information on the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition held recently in Hilo on the Big island of Hawaii, be sure to visit H4's Hula Section.
For the latest information on the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition held recently in Hilo on the Big island of Hawaii, be sure to visit H4's Hula Section.
Hula Halau Na Meakanu O Laka O Hawaii
is a formal school of hula established in 1985 in Torrance, California. The mission of the school is to provide a positive environment through which students may grow in their cultural awareness and personal evolution.
is a formal school of hula established in 1985 in Torrance, California. The mission of the school is to provide a positive environment through which students may grow in their cultural awareness and personal evolution.
Hula Halau o Kekuhi
Halau o Kekuhi's foundation is on the island of Hawai'i in the district of Hilo. Today, the two Kumu Hula of Halau o Kekuhi are Nalani Kanaka'ole and Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele.
Halau o Kekuhi's foundation is on the island of Hawai'i in the district of Hilo. Today, the two Kumu Hula of Halau o Kekuhi are Nalani Kanaka'ole and Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele.
Hula in Hawaii
The hula reflects many of the central ideas and events of Hawaiian history.
The hula reflects many of the central ideas and events of Hawaiian history.
Ka Pa Hula Kanoelehuaokahalema'uma'u`O Kalama
Nearly 30 years ago, Naomi began Halau Hula O Kalama. Today, her dancetroop has grown and traveled throughout Northern California and beyond.
Nearly 30 years ago, Naomi began Halau Hula O Kalama. Today, her dancetroop has grown and traveled throughout Northern California and beyond.
Merrie Monarch Remembered
Sophia Schweitzer of Coffee Times writes a very interesting article on the history of the Merry Monarch Festival.
Sophia Schweitzer of Coffee Times writes a very interesting article on the history of the Merry Monarch Festival.
Sounds of Hula
Learn about the various implements used by halaus as part of ancient hula.
Learn about the various implements used by halaus as part of ancient hula.
The Hula Pages
Leilani has put together an excellent hula website in connection with her great Hawaiian language site.
Leilani has put together an excellent hula website in connection with her great Hawaiian language site.
The Hula Source
Excellent source for hula implements, costumes and other resources for Hawaiian language and culture.
Excellent source for hula implements, costumes and other resources for Hawaiian language and culture.