Hula is a hawaiian dance that tells a story through a mele (chant or song) and appropriate gestures. The story maybe one that honors god, goddess, or an ali'i. It may be a story about a place or a thing.
According to the oldest mele, the goddess Hopoe was the first kumu hula or teacher of the hula. Hopoe's first student was Hi' iaka-i-ka-poli-o-pele. This was Pele's youngest and favorite sister, Hi' iaka. Today the chants for Pele are commemorated in the name of Hi' iaka...............
nice share..and lovely dance
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