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2011 Merrie Monarch Festival Hula Competition DVD - FREE
SHIPPING! |
Brand new and
shipped direct from Hawaii. 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.
The 48th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, 2011
Experience the grace and grandeur of the 2011 Merrie Monarch
Festival with this commemorative DVD set. From the rich
cultural traditions of the hula kahiko to the vibrant
artistry of the hula auana, this collection captures the
worlds most prestigious hula competition on 4 DVDs
56 hula kahiko and hula auana performances by 24 halau.
24 performances by 12 Miss Aloha Hula contestants.
Behind-the-scenes extras and interviews.
Commentary on each hula performance.
Bonus footage of other Merrie Monarch festivities in Hilo.
The Merrie Monarch Festival is named in honor of King David
Kala¯kaua, who is credited with reviving the hula and is
affectionately known as the Merrie Monarch. This annual
sold-out festival is held at the Edith Kanakaole Stadium in
Hilo, Hawaii and recalls the islands role in the origins of
hula where Hiiakaikapoliopele first learned hula from Hopoe
and displayed her talents to her sister, the fire goddess
Pele.
Here among the culture and stories of Hawaii, our hula
tradition lives on!
Region: Code 1 U.S. and Canada |
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Order Number: 2011MMF |
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Price: $49.95 |
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