Hula Workshop Offers the Traditions of Hawaiʻi

By 
Jessica Eligio

Nā Haumāna o Hawaiʻi (NHOH) will be presenting its first cultural workshop on Cascade Lawn from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 in an effort to continue sharing the traditions of Hawaiʻi with the Pacific community. 

All Pacific University students, faculty and staff are invited to join! No prior experience is needed.  Hula class

“Hula is the language of the heart, therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people.” - King David Kalākaua

Ancient Hawaiians had no written language, but used oral traditions like chant and hula to record such things as genealogy, mythology, history, and religion. Hula, the dance of Hawaiian people, was one means by which culture was expressed and chronicled (Merrie Monarch, 1).

Learn more about event details and register now!

 

References:

1. Merrie Monarch. “ABOUT KING KALĀKAUA.” StackPath, https://www.merriemonarch.com/history/.

Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021