Okay, so its that time again!
Yes, when all the world comes to Hawaii for the 48th Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. This is hula competition at its finest and a chance for you to see how hard and fun hula really is. Hula is a discipline and an art form that can be expressed in many ways, and yesterday was the beginning of the festival that will last through next Saturday. Sunday it kicked off at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium with all styles on exhibit. Different halau from the Big Island performed the kahiko (old) style and new ‘auana (modern) hula. All ages dance hula because there is hula for everyone and that’s what I really love about my Hawaiian culture. Hula is there for anyone who has a desire to dance. Young, old, male, female, rich, poor. It doesn’t matter. It’s the aloha that carries the dance along. The beautiful mele and chant that have been passed down through the ages or the simple melody of Waikiki. It is wonderful and its yours! So hurry up and get here. Official competition begins Thursday evening at the Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium with the Miss Aloha Hula to be announced. On Friday begins the coveted kahiko competition and Saturday will follow the ‘auana and then the awards are presented. In the mean time, there are numerous hula demonstrations around Hilo during the day and of course, the exciting Ho`ike Night Free Exhibition, always the crowd favorite. And a crowd there will be, so bring your chair for the line outside!
Visit this link to find all the halau you follow with times and days: http://www.hiloliving.com/MerrieMonarch2011
Aloha, a hui hou! (sorry, links are not working for me today!)
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