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The Meaning Behind Hula
For Hawaiians, both native and those who have made it their adopted home, the Hula is more than just a dance, it is a artistic representation of the islands themselves (02:36)
Edited by: Ryan R. Reed
Video and Sound: Susan Seubert
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Comments (1)
What a beautiful chant and deeply felt performance. Hinaleimoana is a cultural icon, and I congratulate the Smithonian for featuring her in this piece. But why do you have her introduced by a writer who is widely despised in Hawaii for his arrogance and belittling treatment of Polynesians? It's like a piece about civil rights narrated by Strom Thurmand. Auwe!
Posted by Dean Hamer on December 10,2012 | 06:22 PM