2009 Merrie Monarch Festival Hula Competition DVD Set from Hawaii

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2009 Merrie Monarch Festival Hula Competition DVD

Visually captivating and emotionally inspiring, the Merrie Monarch Festival demonstrates the cultural and artistic expression of the Hawaiian people. This event perpetuates a historical art form that has been in practice for centuries.
This weeklong celebration culminates in a prestigious competition that attracts halau from near and far to demonstrate their skills in ancient and modern hula.The Merrie Monarch Festival competition is the leading historic and cultural venue for the world’s hula dancers. All of the performances by the halau and Miss Aloha Hula contestants are captured on three DVDs for your enjoyment. Whether it is a new cultural experience or a time-honored tradition for you and your family, the performances are a definitive collection of the art of hula and will make an awe-inspiring addition to any home library. Includes entire Merrie Monarch Festival.

Approximately 9 hours.

Order Number: 2009MMF

Price: $59.95

2009 Merrie Monarch Festival Winners:

Overall Winners: Ke Kai O Kahiki
Wahine Overall: Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu
Wahine Hula Kahiko: Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu
Wahine Hula 'Auana: Hula Halau
'O Kamuela Kane Overall: Ke Kai O Kahiki
Kane Hula Kahiko: Ke Kai O Kahiki
Kane Hula 'Auana: Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu
Miss Aloha Hula: Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele
Kane (Halau Ke'alaokamaile, Wailuku, Maui)

For forty-six years, thousands of the best hula halau from all across the Hawaiian Islands, the Mainland United States and Japan have been invited to the prestigious Merrie Monarch Festival. Dancers who are fortunate enough to perform at this annual event perpetuate an important cultural tradition that celebrates and honors their ancestors.

Hundreds make the trek to Hilo, Hawai`i every year to witness in person the magnificence of the dance and storytelling. For others who long to be a part of the passion and beauty, KITV 4 broadcasts the festival live. Captured on three DVDs are the exciting performances and stunning pageantry of this year's 45th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival; the spectacular kahiko (ancient) and superb `auana (contemporary) from each halau and the elegant Miss Aloha Hula competition. The Merrie Monarch Festival is truly an inspiring display of Hawaiian dance and culture to be thoroughly enjoyed over and over again.

Includes entire Merrie Monarch Festival, interviews and highlights from the Merrie Monarch Festival's annual parade. Produced by KITV 4 Island Television.