Hula? Si, se puede

“It took us half a year to make this show”

HILO The competition that starts at the Merrie Monarch Festival tonight might take up most of the media attention, but last night's hoike at the packed Edith Kanaka'ole Tennis Stadium showcased how hula has ... via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

[Pali]

I can't wait for the DVD. Just one more thing I miss about Hawai'i. Too bad the recent events with Aloha Airlines has cast a dark cloud over the festival.

More worse, ATA just went belly-up. Major player in Hawai'i tourist carriers.

[iole]

Its a really beautiful Festival!

[hardcore]

you mean the jula jalau in jilo Aloja & Majalo

[iole]

Hawaiian hula is one of the most developed of the Polynesian dance forms that is constantly evolving and changing.
The contest celebrates the traditional ancient kahiko.
It also celebrates influence of faraway places such as Tokyo and Mexico. There are halaus in many places.

[Henani- off island now]

hardcore wrote:

you mean the jula jalau in jilo Aloja & Majalo

Was that supposed to be funny? It came off as kind of bigoted. Sorry, maybe I'm just taking it wrong?

[zap]

Wow looks like it was a fabulous show, wish I was ther to see it all, cant wait for the DVD to come out. Right on Mexico, great to see other countries enter. What colorful costumes. Goodluck to all. And sorry to hear about ATA, what a year for all businesses. Credits to all the Halaus all over the world, Im native hawaiian and dont even know how to dance, so Im really proud to see them come from other countries, Right on!

[Kalau Hergenrader]

Who are the kumu for the South American and Mexico halau?

[hardcore]

Henani- off island now wrote:

<quoted text>
Was that supposed to be funny? It came off as kind of bigoted. Sorry, maybe I'm just taking it wrong?

Just for you Henani. Kala mai ia'u

[CMK]

Kalakaua supported science, education, astronomy and international diplomacy. This is truly becoming the Merry Monarch Festival.

[Stan]

CMK wrote:

Kalakaua supported science, education, astronomy and international diplomacy. This is truly becoming the Merry Monarch Festival.

and he fashioned himself after European rulers, and is not the flag of Hawaii representative of Europe and North America? yes, check your facts ...so enamored was the King with the white rulers of his day

[lucky guy]

i hear there is gonna be some breakdacing tomorrow

[KonaGuy]

What a special treat for all of us to have this very special annual event.
Good luck to all of the halau's!

[Luaulady]

I lived on the Big Island (Kamuela)for 30 years and attended the Merrie Monarch each year. That is what I miss most about Hawai'i.
Good luck and May God Bless all of you.
Aloha...

[billso]

Pali wrote:

I can't wait for the DVD. Just one more thing I miss about Hawai'i. Too bad the recent events with Aloha Airlines has cast a dark cloud over the festival.
More worse, ATA just went belly-up. Major player in Hawai'i tourist carriers.

Amen. Losing ATA is like losing a cruise ship.

[Adobo Man]

me gusta recebir huevos ranchos

[Laura Garcia]

I was part of the Mexican group at the Ho´ike on April 2. I felt proud to be dancing on that stage, where the best dancers perform. Mahalo Hawaiian audience. I hope you liked it.

[Laura Garcia]

I was part of the Mexican group at the Ho ike on April 2. I felt proud to be dancing on that stage, where the best dancers perform. Mahalo Hawaiian audience. I hope you like it.

[O I dont know]

hardcore wrote:

<quoted text> Just for you Henani. Kala mai ia'u

What of the rest of us yust Jappy to come from Oaju in Jawaii? Juj?