Sep 16, 2022 · People, places, and events in Hawaiʻi’s past come alive through text and media in “Images of Old Hawaiʻi.” These posts are informal historic summaries presented for personal, …

Ancient hula, performed before Western encounters with Hawaiʻi, is called kahiko. It is accompanied by chant and traditional instruments. Hula, as it evolved under Western influence …

Steeped in the rich traditions of the Hawaiian Islands, hula is much more than a mere dance—it is a powerful form of cultural storytelling, deeply interwoven with the history and mythology of the …

May 11, 2024 · Join Us at Old Lāhainā Lūʻau! These traditional hula dances are just a few of many wonders to be found at a traditional Hawaiian luau. We invite you to celebrate Hawaiian …

Hula is a living record of the islands’ history and a sacred ritual in Hawaiian culture. Its origins trace back to ancient Polynesians who settled in the Hawaiian Islands over a thousand years …

We have inherited a rich tradition of hula (dances) and mele oli (chants), full of stories of gods and goddesses, ceremonies, prayers, protocol, imagery, wisdom, and intelligence.

From as early as 1865, the style called hula ku`i (joined hula), blending native and foreign elements, became popular. Urban Hawaiian society in the late nineteenth century was as …

Mar 22, 2022 · With her flower crown and grass skirt, the hula girl has been synonymous with Hawaiian hospitality since cruise ships first docked in Honolulu in the 1920s. Even today, …

Feb 1, 2018 · In 1893, the Hawaiian monarchy fell. It would be nearly 100 years before the hula again became a part of the government celebrations. Today, there are two primary forms of …

Enjoy a historical look back with images of hula dancers, from early drawing depictions to the earliest photos of Hawaiian hula dancers. Once photography arrived in the Hawaiian Islands, …