Hula is a Hawaiian dance form that is thought to have originated from dances performed by Pele's sister Hi'iaka to appease the volcano goddess Pele. Hula was an integral part of Hawaiian culture and a way to welcome visitors until it was banned in the 20th century but later revived, especially through the annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Today there are two major types of hula: hula kahiko which is religious and sacred, and hula 'auana which is less formal and incorporates Western influences.

1. LIVE HULA
By: Sheila Alesna

2. •It is not exactly known when hula was
created. Hula is known and danced all
over the world today. One time in history,
hula was outlawed.

3. •It is thought that hula was first born when
Pele’s sister, Hi’iaka danced for her. Pele
is the goddess of volcanoes. According
to the legend, Pele lives in the
Halema’uma’u crater Kilauea

4. • Mele’s are a type of
song or chant made to
give thanks and
appease the Gods

5. • Captain James Cook said hula was performed as a
welcome to the visitors of the Hawaiian Islands

6. •In the twentieth
century hula was
reborn after being
outlawed. Hula
was
commercialized
and seen in
Hollywood movies

7. The Merrie Monarch Festival was
established in 1964 by George Na’ope

9. TODAY TWO MAJOR TYPES OF HULA
Hula Kahiko
Religious based
Formal guidelines
Considered sacred
Hula ‘Auana
Non religious
Less formal
Western influenced

10. Hula is a way of life and way that people
from all over the world share themselves.

12. The End