IELST writing summary: Hula Dancing in Hawaiian Culture
Popular illustration about Hawaii that always relates to the hula dancing with women in grass swaying their hips and wearing skirt is a general stereotype in which this authentically has its roots of tradition.
This dance actually relates to the cultural ritual in honour of gods presented in front of altar and it is performed by both women and men. Hula, in its history, was discouraged as James Cook visited the islands causing numerous changes in the Hawaiian society until King David Kalakua revived the dance during his reign afterwards. Furthermore, a Hawaiian cultural festival prominent as The Merrie Monarch is held annually which differentiates the type of hula dance into ancient style -hula kahiko- and modern hula -hula auana-. Traditional hula tends to be energetic with accompaniment of chants and drum beats then modern style is quite similar to the ancient hula but it is slower and more graceful escorted with guitar and ukulele music.
This dance has become a form of entertainment after it was once religious ritual. In fact, it has fascinated vast people including tourists and native Hawaiians living outside the homeland.
Popular illustration about Hawaii that always relates to the hula dancing with women in grass swaying their hips and wearing skirt is a general stereotype in which this authentically has its roots of tradition.
This dance actually relates to the cultural ritual in honour of gods presented in front of altar and it is performed by both women and men. Hula, in its history, was discouraged as James Cook visited the islands causing numerous changes in the Hawaiian society until King David Kalakua revived the dance during his reign afterwards. Furthermore, a Hawaiian cultural festival prominent as The Merrie Monarch is held annually which differentiates the type of hula dance into ancient style -hula kahiko- and modern hula -hula auana-. Traditional hula tends to be energetic with accompaniment of chants and drum beats then modern style is quite similar to the ancient hula but it is slower and more graceful escorted with guitar and ukulele music.
This dance has become a form of entertainment after it was once religious ritual. In fact, it has fascinated vast people including tourists and native Hawaiians living outside the homeland.
