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Hula Noho
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Poster: tiana Email: smiley_soul@hotmail.com Subject: Hula Noho |
Posted on 10/15/04 at 6:34pm |
Aloha, I was wondering about na hula noho. I understand it is a sitting hula, but why do they do it. What is it for? Where did it arise? I'm interested in its creation and use. Mahalo no!! |
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Poster: Kimo Keaulana Email: keaulanak001@hawaii.rr.com Subject: Hula Noho |
Posted on 7/30/06 at 7:27pm |
The hula noho or "seated dances" belonged to a group of very dignified dances in the old days of Hawai'i. When dances were done to honor a beloved chief or chiefess, it was felt that a hula noho was proper because one's head, hands or arms were not to go above the head of the ali'i. Hula noho were done in the very presence of royalty, at their feet, and much appreciated in days gone by. |
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