hula

(noun)

A form of chant and dance which was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there.

Related Terms

Examples of hula in the following topics:

  • Pre-European Hawaiian Art

    • Some of these cultural influences are strong enough to affect the United States at large, including the popularity (in greatly modified form) of luaus and hula.

  • Hawaiian Art with Western Influences

    • The annual Merrie Monarch Festival is an international Hula competition, and the state is home to the Hawaii International Film Festival, the premier film festival for Pacific rim cinema.