Hula is traditionally believed to have been created to honor the thousands of gods and goddesses of ancient Hawaii and has been traced back as far as Polynesian travelers’ first arrival on the islands. It is an age-old tradition firmly embedded in native Hawaiian culture.
There’s so much more to HULA!
This Hula infographic was produced for the Fairmont Kea Lani and Fairmont Orchid Resorts. It beautifully shares where the Hula comes from, what the hula symbolizes, dancewear, musical instruments, flowers worn by island, forms of music and chant, illustrated dance moves, as well as commonly misidentified dances from the Tahitians, Samoans, and Tongans.
Want to learn more about hula and how to enjoy the dance at a luau? We’ve also found a comprehensive article sharing what is a luau?