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history of hula

The History of Hula

Hula is an essential part of Hawaiian culture. The Hawaiian islands are the birthplace of this expressive cultural practice. Hula tells a story through movement, but the history of hula is its own story.  Origins of the Dance Hula developed as a religious practice to entertain lay people and chiefs. There are two aspects to…