1. Hula Kahiko & Auana: Hawaiian Music & Dance, by Christina Nguyen
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2. What is hula dancing?
A form of dance developed in the Hawaiian islands, accompanied by song or chant
The movements of the body and hands translate or reflect the meaning of the song
There are two main categories of hula dancing: Kahiko and Auana
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3. History of Hula
Some legends say that Laka, goddess of the hula, gave birth to the dance on the island of Moloka‘i.
In the early 1800s, American Protestant missionaries banned the hula as a heathen dance.
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4. History of Hula, cont.
In the late 1800s, King David Kalakaua bought back the traditional arts of Hawaii.
Today, Hawaii holds annual hula competitions and festivals to preserve and celebrate Hawaiian culture and dance. The most distinguished is the Merrie Monarch festival, held in memory of King Kalakaua.
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5. Hula Kahiko Music Clips, Images
Kahiko Wahine (Women) Chant
Kahiko Kane (Men) Chant
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6. Hula Kahiko Kahiko is an ancient hula
It is often accompanied by mele (chanting) and the pahu (traditional drum)‏
Hawaiians used Kahiko dance to pass down stories and history accurately since there was no written language
Stories spoke of powerful figures or events, mythology and creation.
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Hula Kahiko

7. Kahiko Instruments Pahu
Shark-skin covered wooden drum, often made from coconut log or breadfruit wood
Instrument is either played with the fingertips of the palms of the hand
Drums gives off a deep tone
Often used to accommodate Kahiko hula
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8. Ipu
This hollowed-up single or double gourd drum helps in keeping a steady beat to the hula.
It is used by slapping the drum with the hands (pa’i) and fingers and stamping on the ground or on a mat (ku).
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9. Auana Hula Modern hula, influenced by Western culture
Slack key guitar and ukulele are used rather than the Pahu
Music followed a more melodic harmony
In comparison to Kahiko’s more brisk and fast-paced movements, Auana is slower and more graceful
Auana is mainly used for entertainment
Movements are also used to tell a story
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10. Ukulele Adapted from early European influences
Comes from the guitar family with four strings
Mainly made from local Hawaiian wood, Koa
There are 4 different types of ukulele: soprano, concert, tenor and baritone
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11. Popular Hula Implements
‘Uli ‘uli: feathered gourd rattles. Shaken at the wrist in a brisk back & forth motion
Pu’ili: split bamboo sticks. Sticks are hit together or against the body (shoulders) to create sound & rhythm.
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12. Review What is the difference between hula Kahiko and hula Auana?
In sound?
In dancing style?
What is purpose for hula in Hawaiian culture?
Name the instruments and implements used in hula Auana and Kahiko.