Hawaii, the land of vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality, is home to an event that epitomizes the essence of its rich heritage – the Merrie Monarch Festival. Held annually in Hilo, Hawaii, this festival is a celebration of Hawaiian arts, particularly the ancient dance form of Hula, and it is now underway until…

Hula is probably the most quintessential form of Hawaiian art. You may have seen it performed alongside the Samoan fire dance, Tahitian otea, and Maori haka, particularly in luau shows in Hawaii. But hula should not be confused with those traditions from other lands. Hula is distinctively Hawaiian, and it is much more than a…