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Sway to the spirit of
See, learn hula: • Ala Moana Center, hula show 1-1:20 p.m. daily at Centerstage • Royal Hawaiian Center, free hula lessons at 11 a.m.-noon Tues. & 4-5 p.m. Thurs.; Hawaiian entertainment 6-7 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; hula kahiko at Helumoa 6-6:30 p.m. Sat. • Waikiki Shopping Plaza, free hula lessons at 10 a.m. and noon daily; free Polynesian Show Mon., Tues., Thurs. at 7 p.m. • Waimea Valley, North Shore, music + hula lessons 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Sun. (admission)
Hula
Whenever most people see smiling hula girls with their flowing hand movements, fluttering grass skirts and flower garlands (lei), they quickly associate them with Hawai‘i. While the advertising images are beautiful, the deeper meaning of this Hawaiian cultural tradition can easily be overlooked. Historians generally believe that the hula originated centuries ago with the arrival of ancient Polynesians to Hawai‘i. Hula, performed only by males, described historical events and myths. It was also performed at religious ceremonies to honor Hawaiian ancestral gods and ali‘i (royalty). After Western and European contact in the late 1700s, some aspects of hula began to change as a result of the foreign influences. Today, there are two styles of hula performed: ‘auana (modern) and kahiko (ancient). For visitors who want to learn hula, many hotels offer instruction in the basic hand and foot movements. Whether you’re new to hula or have been to classes, the most satisfying way to experience this Hawaiian cultural tradition is to sway your body to its warm and embracing spirit.
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