2013 Merrie Monarch Winners- Hula Kahiko (Kāne Division)

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Fulfilling its mission to preserve and perpetuate the art of hula, each year the Merrie Monarch Festival provides a stage for the world’s finest hula hālau (schools) in order to showcase Hawaiʻi’s unique cultural art of hula.
Here are highlights of the 4 top finishers in the 2013 Hula Kahiko (ancient), Kāne (male) Division.
1st Place: Kawailiʻulā
Kumu Hula: Chinky Māhoe
“O Kīlauea Noho Lulu”
In Kīlauea, Pele’s deep sleep is disturbed and she is lured from her home by the haunting drum beat of a dance performance at Hāʻena, Kauaʻi. She travels from island to island, drawn by the sound of Lohiau’s drumming.
Appearing as a beautiful woman adorned with forest greenery, Pele approaches Lohiau and they soon become lovers.
2nd Place: Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi
Nā Kumu Hula: ʻIliahi & Haunani Paredes
“Mālie ʻO Maui”
The dancers offer “Mālie ʻO Maui,” an athletic and bombastic hula from the repertoire of the late Kumu Hula O’Brian Eselu. Kumu ʻIliahi performed this mele at the Merrie Monarch Festival over 20 years ago.
It begins with a Maui adage, “When Maui is calm, Kaihuakalā Hill can easily be seen.” Many say that Hāna is not experienced unless one has set eyes on Kaihuakalā.
3rd Place: Ke Kai O Kahiki
Kumu Hula: Laʻakea Perry
“Kauō Pū Ka ʻIwa Kala Paheʻe”
The islands of Kaula and Lehua are featured in this mele hula. Storm winds and rains sweep the cliffs and wreak havoc with the flight of the ʻiwa bird. Amid the fierce elements, there is love that stirs in the prince and princess while they sleep.
4th Place: Hālau Hula ʻO Kahikilaulani
Kumu Hula: Nāhōkūokalani Gaspang
“Nā Nalu O Hawaiʻi”
Many famous surf spots along the coast of Hawaiʻi are named in this mele. It was said that in ancient times, entire villages left their homes and work when the call “Ua piʻi mai ka nalu!” or “Surf’s up!” was heard.
Villagers arrived at the shore and surfers would encourage great swells to roll in by saying, “Kū mai, kū mai ka nalu - The surf looms forth.”
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@skhathimthembu591 Жыл бұрын

This traditional dancing is beautiful. There’s something fun about the body also being a percussive instrument when dancing

@lizmacleod8903 8 ай бұрын

Magnificent. Great to see the younger generation keeping up traditions and culture.

@tobyrose4854 14 күн бұрын

Unfortunately it was The Americans who destroyed Hawaii. Dismissed Queen and Royal family and the True Government of Hawaii...

@claudiamiller7730 Жыл бұрын

These men are wonderful souls, and proud warriors….the energy and spirit shown here is just…BOOM!!!

@sunshinebabe-ts9qp 8 ай бұрын

Polynesian and Native Indian people are God's gift to the world. Beautiful culture and traditional dances. ❤️

@ruh96 6 ай бұрын

Then it's the Dravidian

@steveboy7302 5 ай бұрын

@@ruh96said nobody ever

@Sunshine-zm1fx 4 ай бұрын

I wish the people who came after learned from them. Important lessons to be learned.

@santusanturohit4832 2 ай бұрын

There is a similar dance form in Kalahandi district of Odisha..where they tie drum near to chest..

@kiky4881 3 күн бұрын

Funny how everything derived from what is now labeled as Africa yet no one wants to admit it.

@LadyDeadPooly 4 ай бұрын

❤ The women screaming for these handsome, dancing men. I can understand. Beautiful presentation.

@ZainaDancer 3 ай бұрын

The timing and precision in this dance is just ridiculous! I could watch this over and over and over. Thank you for sharing.💚

@jejesodik8757 3 ай бұрын

0 😊

@georgescott3652 Жыл бұрын

The precision and energy is so wonderful to watch

@carolkniffin1842 11 ай бұрын

Great precision and timing. Could watch for a great length of time

@cherylalikhani5957 6 ай бұрын

I wish it would translate the story these beautiful dances are telling to allow us to appreciate them more.

@kohakuaiko 5 ай бұрын

Agreed

@canyounot4814 5 ай бұрын

The description has a brief summary for each one

@Tonkaclassics1961 11 ай бұрын

no matter how many times i watch this vid, i think of the many blessings of this strong and BEAUTIFUL CULTURE..... EVERY GESTURE & LYRIC IS POWERFUL...TRULY POETRY IN MOTION! 🙏💖🥰

@Ral_Sera 2 ай бұрын

Imagine an island full of what was considered as the fiercest warriors of their time are also the best dancers.

@Lilliz91 Жыл бұрын

They’re so frigging manly ❤

@beatrizbezerra7539 2 ай бұрын

Now that's art, it's enough to hypnotize ❤😊

@najaberthelsen 3 ай бұрын

My Greenlandic indigenous hearts is LOVING this!!! 🇬🇱 In my home country we don’t teach our young our traditions anymore.. but I hope your passion for your traditions, can inspire and revive other forgotten indigenous dance and music 🎵 ❤

@aliasmarg8ta127 Жыл бұрын

I am here because I read a BBC article on King David La'amea Kalākaua. These is a fascinating tradition. I've never seen men dancing the traditional Hawaiian dances before.

@kateholland4102 11 ай бұрын

Nice to see these young men keeping up cultural dances 👏👏🥰

@aleksandrameyers4525 10 ай бұрын

It is amazing that every movement of their hands tells a story.

@rosesarereeeeed9355 3 ай бұрын

Gosh this is like a hundred times better than those korean boy group.. 😍

@Red-xi6hr Жыл бұрын

i pray that i meet a man whose a warrior and a soldier my heart is filled with aspersions of love and peace 🕊️

@Toesucker-1succ Жыл бұрын

Girl same lol

@bitchette Жыл бұрын

I've had warrior and soldiers. If you want peace, avoid them. They'll search for conflict, peace is stressing for them. Aim to meet someone like those dancers, filled with passion, dedication, patience and poetry !

@ReeseDee Жыл бұрын

Amen to that 😂

@absentwig9492 Жыл бұрын

@@bitchette periodt

@captainfoxheart 4 ай бұрын

So amazing! I love traditional dances! And I admire the people that do them! It's such a dedication and honestly I kept thinking my legs would be so sore I don't think I could ever do it... It really does take a lot of muscle and endurance

@davechristensen8299 11 ай бұрын

It's great to see physically fit men displaying their manly pride in dance. This is a great inspiration to the many conquered indigenous peoples of the world who have had their culture taken from them, who then can fall prey to alcohol and drugs. Good for you! Keep it up! Bring it back!

@anniecochrane3359 4 ай бұрын

To colonisation in the first instance.

@vienogola1421 4 ай бұрын

@davechristenssen whatever...Wow, thanks for the pat on the head white man!🤗

@itsgonnabeanaurfromme 4 ай бұрын

Wow what an intensely patronizing comment. In just a few lines you know the guy is white, sexist, has a toxic masculine attitude, and racist. Yes blame the indigenous people for drugs and alcoholism instead of what your people did to them.

@glo1761 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely... wonderful performance.❤

@nawtavaylabuhl 2 ай бұрын

That was your take away from this? Yes, overlook them proudly participating in and preserving their culture and heritage and instead focus on their bodies and make a blanket statement on most indigenous people being alcoholics and addicts.

@lizzfrmhon 4 ай бұрын

OMG the strength in the legs! Some of those men are absolutely beautiful too.

@Flanneryschickens 4 ай бұрын

The music and dance blend together so seamlessly! They don't just dance to music - they become the music, making the dance itself musical. It's so amazing to watch how much intention goes into each movement

@ur1cat 4 ай бұрын

It is nice to see men dancing and showing how athletic dancing is. Dancing is not for the weak and faint of heart.

@booyah2u296 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful culture that I hope continues to thrive and be enjoyed around the world. ❤

@estrellagaia5514 Жыл бұрын

J'adore les danses traditionnelles et découvre le Hula. C'est magnifique !

@cristinac.1427 5 ай бұрын

Major props to ya'll cause my knees could NEVER

@vminhope3040 2 ай бұрын

😂 same because I’m overweight

@TheDiva4361 3 ай бұрын

OMG! The strength those men have is amazing!

@JordanVanRyn 5 ай бұрын

I still tear up at seeing indigenous cultures like this. It’s beautiful how they are motivated to keep their cultures alive through these events. God bless Hawaii’s people and all Indigenous communities. ❤

@trofjaeotjfjswifb4576 10 ай бұрын

that leg tattoo on one of the guys in the third group... it looks insane! like he has a permanent leg/hip armor ready for battle!

@mctulkyviperbit6166 9 ай бұрын

That’s a Samoan Pe’a, he mostly likely is of both Samoan and Hawaiian decent. Contrary to most assumptions the tattoo is not a warrior tattoo, but rather the tattoo of the servant as it represents one’s willingness to be a leader of their people.

@kathleendougharty3210 8 ай бұрын

@@mctulkyviperbit6166 thanks for the explanation. I knew it had to have some kind of cultural significance but since I know nothing about their traditions I had no idea where to find the info about it. Such a beautiful culture.

@MacLevistein 2 күн бұрын

How many times did you re-watch this? Yes.

@pas4466 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful all of these dances are so unique

@leilareggie1826 9 ай бұрын

Each dance is created around the Mele, the vocal story heard.

@Rileygirl746 7 ай бұрын

I wish they would subtitle the " story" of the dance. I'm loving this .

@user-hh5hx3gr9u 5 ай бұрын

Молодцы.Синхронность исполнения бесподобна .

@notnog 4 ай бұрын

Да

@jesuscortez3620 13 күн бұрын

amazing, wonderful, beautiful, no words for describe, love it!!!!

@marijuana6_13 8 ай бұрын

Saw this on IG today, can't help myself from watching the longer version😂😅

@silkstrings316 Ай бұрын

I can watch this all day

@davidburks9938 7 ай бұрын

All of the dancing in this video was amazing to watch. But I have to say, I think I loved the 3rd group just a bit more. Their dancing was smooth and powerful.

@anointedbyjesus7766 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful culture would love to see in person 💕💕

@amirgurung6148 4 ай бұрын

Their dance is so captivating 😮

@AdirondackRuby 9 ай бұрын

Can't understand the words, but deeply appreciate the rhythm.

@maduumanis 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful culture..and beautiful gorgeous looking men.

@tessgrimes1271 11 ай бұрын

I love the merrie monarch festival.

@Auroracle 24 күн бұрын

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I love the fabrics that they wear and how they strap on the drums to their knees while they dance. I really wish our men would be more open minded to these ancient traditions. Unfortunately a lot of them fear being labeled as “gay” or “weak.” 😭

@user-ep8lw7qi7n 8 ай бұрын

Смотрю много лет перед сном. Супер ❤

@krismack4222 2 ай бұрын

I loved watching Merrie Monarch every year when I lived there. I miss it.

@lunalea1250 22 күн бұрын

Their Ancestors must be so proud of them for preserving & respecting their cultural mores & folkways, so rich, well done! ☮💚🥳🥳🥳💫💫

@henryjaimes2151 11 ай бұрын

Beautifull dance, armony, stile, and perfection.

@j.n9132 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!💜

@mariabarragan4950 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!

@MissRuthina 4 ай бұрын

Looks so fun!!! I absolutely LOVED the drum on the thigh. I totally want a character with one of those!!

@tulip6303 8 ай бұрын

Astonishing! Beautiful artform!!🌺💖

@thompson63 6 ай бұрын

I love traditional dance from around the world.

@kahikohammah Жыл бұрын

I miss you O’Brian. Eō Ke Kai ‘O Kahiki.

@skyd5673 10 ай бұрын

Que Bonita tradicion

@Chasi385 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful people, beautiful culture.

@galacticbutterfly5590 25 күн бұрын

I think I like this side of youtube 😮

@Liloldliz 4 ай бұрын

Mahalo for sharing this!

@scottjohnson6173 4 ай бұрын

That was really good. I really enjoy that. It was nice to see everybody synchronized and all the dances they were all synchronized that’s what’s really amazing and all of us that I found anyways but that’s just my opinion.

@kidtrazom2581 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Aloha and Hafa Adai.

@beckybrynjolfsson Жыл бұрын

Fabulous darlings 🥰💯💋🔥

@maribelbriones7046 Ай бұрын

I like this👏👏👏👏👏

@mishasuki 11 ай бұрын

Amazing. Next you gotta see Hawaiian hula Kahiko!

@user-ml8ku9zq6e 9 ай бұрын

The colors R vibrant🌺 That was Great & Beautiful 🤙🍍🏝

@antoniorodriguezcazares5618 Жыл бұрын

❤FABULOUS . Perfection

@SomethingNewAMBW 4 ай бұрын

love their fluidity

@sibylle_p 2 ай бұрын

I have been to an hula in Oahu and I was so impressed by the fitness of both men and women 😮

@missnna1999 6 ай бұрын

I'm so fascinated by this culture

@bethanychatman9531 3 ай бұрын

This is beautiful

@desireer6915 4 ай бұрын

This is so cool!!! ❤

@robinshane4661 4 ай бұрын

I loved this

@jenv88 Жыл бұрын

This is better than Magic Mike in Las Vegas

@jamelsessley Жыл бұрын

Literally

@mctulkyviperbit6166 9 ай бұрын

This is gross, your gross, shameful

@karinatrujillo8437 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@MacLevistein 2 күн бұрын

Tons better.

@gooberfries6692 6 ай бұрын

Magnificent!❤❤

@tinayang3845 19 күн бұрын

Beautiful and strong

@magdalenebecerra8475 9 ай бұрын

AWESOME!!

@jesusarusrex 3 ай бұрын

❤This is incredible.

@Gerry_Davies 7 ай бұрын

Strength and beauty ❤

@kmallory100 5 ай бұрын

All of them are invited to my place 😉

@joglen5510 Жыл бұрын

Awesome cultural dance…..

@mizhomesiq Жыл бұрын

Watching those dances makes me wanna take a tropical holiday..

@user-qo4oi9cj8i Ай бұрын

Danses traditionnelles imparable❤❤❤❤

@DBee56 Жыл бұрын

Requires fitness and stamina ... exquisite!

@beverlydixon5921 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic

@blancacruz1567 Жыл бұрын

❤Qué lindo 😊

@MIKAELSILVER10202 Жыл бұрын

Oh god I love folk dance

@rosabautista6303 5 ай бұрын

Simplemente hermoso

@polyprinz Жыл бұрын

where is the full performance of Kawaili'ulā Kane Kahiko?

@Tekirai Жыл бұрын

Puts magic Mike to shame and thank the gods for folk dance

@patchoulinitt2322 3 ай бұрын

I don't understand the words they're saying but at the same time I understand what they're saying. The sync is mesmerizing

@numarasia 3 ай бұрын

can't imagine how strong their feet while doing some exercise, while I just amaze with their discipline and rhythm, so amazing.

@craigman04 2 ай бұрын

Goodness, that 3rd dance 😍

@CrazyHLady Жыл бұрын

This is cool

@deathbyathousandcats 10 ай бұрын

Awesome.

@user-em4sc5te8p 4 ай бұрын

Love The Culture of Native People

@inesmr9961 17 күн бұрын

Excelente tradición de las antiguas tribus porque nos recuerda, lo que se ha perdido: La comunicacion con la madre tierra!.😯👍

@pretty3295 Жыл бұрын

Literally the hottest thing

@endlesshugs8403 4 ай бұрын

Charming way to say hello tact and goodbye to problems...❤

@oscarmarinn4828 Жыл бұрын

Bellízimo 🏆🥇🎖️🏅✨👌🏼

@dtulip1 5 ай бұрын

Makes a nice change to see a posting of a mens group dance 🥰

@YYC403NOYP 2 ай бұрын

This should be in Vegas 😘♥️

@SliceOfRandom 3 ай бұрын

Not gonna lie. I almost feel disrespectful with how 'exciting' this is for me to watch ._. It's beautiful yet powerful... And it just makes me think a little too hard.