Good choice talking with Ke Kai o Kahiki when discussing the more "rugged" side of hula, this are probably some of the most athletically well trained dancers at Merrie Monarch. Need look no further than their win in 2009 to prove that!
@peneleapai7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 🌺
@MsObsidianReloaded4 жыл бұрын
That is a perfect word "rugged". Most people associate hula with women but forget the male archetype of the dance. I am of African heritage so I can relate to the dance style. ***Disclaimer: I am NOT saying Pacific Islanders are of African descent, yada yada like some people boast about *** I just want to make that clear before I cause a firestorm of racial/ethnic tension in the comment section. I would love to see more videos like this. 💞🔥💞🔥
@burnesshughes22154 жыл бұрын
Lilia Vagai p
@GenericHandle013 жыл бұрын
@@MsObsidianReloaded My Ancestors were mostly of European decent but I 100% get what you mean. Male Hula pulls me in with it's energy. I have been fortunate enough to dance with our island cousins at a graduation party recently and it felt really good. I understand why, but it feels bad that you need a disclaimer. We all could benefit from more Aloha in our lives.
@СветланаЛазарева-ш7у3 ай бұрын
1:38 @@peneleapai
@missmex78767 жыл бұрын
I love the respect these men hold for their culture. amazing.
@frisianesc69057 жыл бұрын
miss mex true, it would be great if people would speak hawaiian again.
@missmex78767 жыл бұрын
jr do native hawiians not speak the language any more? I'm only asking as I'm interested and I'm from the UK and have no idea but would love to know more about this beautiful culture.
@forme3h7 жыл бұрын
miss mex only a few can speak. But now, they enforcing in every Hawaiian schools to learn, it's a requirement now. the young generation now can speak but they had to learn it in school.
@kino96437 жыл бұрын
At some schools it is not a requirement to learn Hawaiian as a language, we do learn some Hawaiian when we have May Day though
@missmex78767 жыл бұрын
FormEEh Ohyeah that is a shame. it's a massive part of your culture and identity. obviously it should be a choice if anyone wants to learn the language but I thought the language would be spoken within the homes of Hawiians. I'm from Pakistani descent and I grew up in a household speaking urdu and English. I admit however my urdu leaves alot to be desired lol
@ashleemcintosh49186 жыл бұрын
When their teacher talked about how hula is shaping them to be "better fathers, sons and brothers" it got to me. This is what true maniless is. It's the strength with the gentleness, determination coupled with grace. Not the silly how-many-girls-can-I-get definition that society is freeding young men.
@Joyride375 жыл бұрын
Ashlee McIntosh we Stan resolute, gentle, and loving men
@notbothered55425 жыл бұрын
Cant relate
@ronb70625 жыл бұрын
I heard that majority of how-many-girls-can-I-get guys can be found in the gym.
@ronb70625 жыл бұрын
@@bewildered6866 i don't know how to answer that.
@ronb70625 жыл бұрын
@@bewildered6866 oh. right. i remember you. i think i had a conversation with you already somewhere in KZbin. talking about random stuff about the video LOL
@Fumi0077 жыл бұрын
One of my co-workers is in a very involved halau and he's buff because he does these kinds of things. When people ask him how he looks so good, some of them are confused when he just says "hula".
@musiccentral4u6516 жыл бұрын
100th like lol
@ronb70625 жыл бұрын
Hula sounds the same as the Tagalog word "hula" meaning "you guess". ^_^
@christiansacedon79514 жыл бұрын
@ron b kababayan
@RosyAfterglow4 жыл бұрын
Hula is not for the faint-hearted
@kevin0805923 жыл бұрын
@@ronb7062 manghuhula sa quiapo
@myicecream437 жыл бұрын
hawaiian people and their connection with their culture amazes me, they take such time and dedication for their culture.
@kino96437 жыл бұрын
The majority of us don't actually because of our annexation to the US. Only during the 60s and 70s were we really able to appreciate Ancient Hawaiian culture because speaking Hawaiian and other polynesian languages, along with hula were banned before that
@navimana7 жыл бұрын
All across Polynesia especially in Hawai'i and NZ the native Polynesians are beginning to pick up their cultures again. A large number don't, especially due to our languages and cultures being banned fairly recently. It's nice to see them beginning to be revitalised, #PolyPride
@j0gatu6 жыл бұрын
It's really beautiful and I love being Polynesian but the sad thing is that only a small percent of Hawaiians actually know and dance hula. The language and culture is disappearing. It's because of colonization and being annexed by America. That's why a lot of Hawaiians don't like white people and America in general (this applies to other Polynesians too)
@MsDueces016 жыл бұрын
The whole of the South Pacific/ Polynesians are well connected with their culture
@runeplate1236 жыл бұрын
Every culture can be beautiful if they take the time and effort into it....
@sz74637 жыл бұрын
nothing but respect and admiration for these men
@jasminecruz78825 жыл бұрын
Eyyyy!
@beckygould75095 жыл бұрын
Proof that true masculinity is beautiful. Hawaiians , and other Pacific Islanders are some of the most beautiful people on earth. Male hula dancers telling stories of warriors, hunters fishermen. Both the men and women depicting stories of Hawaii’s origins, the deities they once worshipped , live and marriage. These dances show off the beauty of masculinity! It is wonderful that the Hawaiian people are able to celebrate their beautiful culture! That they celebrate both the masculine and the feminine! One can be both powerful and graceful, can be strong as well as gentle, celebrating both the beauty and strength of men! And using the gift of hula to not only preserve and share in their culture, but to be better men and better people! Mahalo for sharing this with us ! Aloha, and A hui ho !
@kapimanen8194 жыл бұрын
Yeah...💕
@PlayaPat4 жыл бұрын
Well I see this as more feminine and not masculine at all. The trick is people don't know there is power in femenity because the world is so obsessed with masculinity
@Lil_Angry_Bitch4 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with men who aren't masculine however dancing in genderal is not masculine at all, especially Hula. Dancing is a mostly a feminine artform.
@Hawaiian_Viking3 жыл бұрын
@@Lil_Angry_Bitch stfu
@kaiulani5553 жыл бұрын
@@PlayaPat so sad you think like this, others always sexually our culture teasing men about this stuff to the point they don’t want to do it I see nothing but a clown in people that think like this it is culture and it is talking about our men warriors
@joelhuh2687 жыл бұрын
What a badass culture.
@Kaeoooo6 жыл бұрын
Joel yup
@bewildered68665 жыл бұрын
Tip ... if one stares at you without smiling its time to go home. ... trust me. :)
@ronb70625 жыл бұрын
@@bewildered6866 correct. safety first before flirting. you never know what will happen.
@bewildered68665 жыл бұрын
@@ronb7062 Ha, Ha ... i saw what you did there, you Rascal you. :)
@Anskef5 жыл бұрын
that's gangsta
@maxjenkin23727 жыл бұрын
these men are thicc af
@navimana6 жыл бұрын
They got the classic Polynesian body 😂
@runeplate1236 жыл бұрын
You sound Gay AF!
@fionaokeefe19066 жыл бұрын
runeplate123 what’s wrong with that!?!
@david_kaloi5 жыл бұрын
Hawaiian blood line cousin lol
@슬퍼-f6l5 жыл бұрын
More like swole
@OrisStories7 жыл бұрын
These are the most beautiful men I've ever seen in my life. Lord almighty.
@bewildered68665 жыл бұрын
Ori's Stories Of course they are: they're hand picked....show biz. Ever seen the women hula dancers ...... :)
@user-qp2be2pj9g5 жыл бұрын
Polynesian men and women have amazing genes
@KingKnight165 жыл бұрын
Stuckrevolver false not hand picked for show biz haha. Most of us Hawaiians look like this.
@bewildered68665 жыл бұрын
@@KingKnight16 Yes you're correct ... evolution. The slow sprinters and the less muscular ended up ... well ... "Gone". :)
@tony_51565 жыл бұрын
You should see Afro-Cubans then I’m not gay btw, if a bro looks nice I’ll complement him
@Sugarcreampuff227 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to meet these guys last week! Such polite, brave and nice group of men! Very skilled and graceful!
@MartinTabanag7 жыл бұрын
that's nice. i wish i could meet them too someday
@bewildered68665 жыл бұрын
"brave" ...... they saved your life then? :)
@magtism5 жыл бұрын
Stuckrevolver Oml just let her compliment them gosh
@bewildered68665 жыл бұрын
@@magtism It was light-hearted and not meant to be mean ... Omj just let me comment golly. :)
@magtism5 жыл бұрын
Stuckrevolver sorry it sounded like you were being smart because you said "they saved your life then". I just thought you were saying that she had no reason to call them brave
@zahralem245 жыл бұрын
there's something about native men/and polynesian men that is so attractive. They are just to beautiful
@deathboi39985 жыл бұрын
Native men are always beautiful ❤❤❤❤
@ljshainevillan15235 жыл бұрын
Agree!
@anna-mariejkristensen56244 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!!
@yakigesher-zion72894 жыл бұрын
I consider most cultures to have their own unique beauty. Hawaii is no different. Beautiful people culture and history
@LolixBelle4 жыл бұрын
❤️ agree😍
@arcie3716 Жыл бұрын
The amount of athleticism in this video is insane
@sethisthebest8087 жыл бұрын
As a Hawaiian, this video is awesome. So accurate and it's sad to see our tradition fade before our eyes. Hula is such a significant part of my culture and I'm glad hula still lives today
@navimana7 жыл бұрын
I agree as a fellow Polynesian (with Hawai'ian in that mix too). After the annexation for Hawai'i and also across the Pacific with out languages and cultures banned and oppressed, it's really heartwarming to see the hula being picked back up again :')
@bewildered68665 жыл бұрын
relax ... to-days mass-media and the Hula's attractive style will ensure Both the Traditional and the jazzy show-biz style Never fades. :)
@lucidfangirl10302 жыл бұрын
I pray it never does 🥺 yall look beautiful
@tpikake22647 жыл бұрын
Such a great video showing the masculine side of hula. Others can now see it ain't just women in coconut bras and grass skirts and what they see advertised. I use to help my aunty instruct hula lessons and Olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language) in Waikiki. Admission was free. She did it for the love it all and wanted to give foreigners who were interested a sneak peak at our Hawaiian culture. I can't count the many baffled faces I've seen. People don't know that Hawaii is much more than another tourist spot and our Hawaiian culture is not just big tanned guys and women with long hair. Hula especially is much more than what people see in pictures, books, or tv. If your interested in learning the dance of hula, you must learn the language and culture first. You must learn what you're singing/chanting before you learn the steps of the any song. The dances and chants you see are stories. Stories passed down by ancestors. This is how our Hawaiian and all Polynesian cultures lives on. We are not as big of a nation but our pride, dedication, and courage is what keeps our culture so pure and strong.
@fionaokeefe19066 жыл бұрын
Tpikake21 those gorgeous women have a beautiful skill and have danced gracefully for years in those coconut bras and grass skirts! I’m really offended right now....men aren’t the sole inventors of dance!
@david_kaloi5 жыл бұрын
Just to let u know... Male hula Polynesian dancers were the first to do it!
@technojunkie1235 жыл бұрын
Wow! Does your aunty still teach that for free in Waikiki?
@jaiyapapaya7 жыл бұрын
This is fabulous in the manliest way possible.
@josiahtheblacksmith4674 жыл бұрын
The masculine side of Hula definitely deserves more exposure and respect. I feel embarrassed to admit that I was ignorant of this part of Hula but I'm glad I found out about it from this video.
@boussolefire6 жыл бұрын
I remember watching my grandmother climbing a coconut tree when I was small. She was 70
@fawnbilgere423710 ай бұрын
damn she baddddd!!!!!! (wish I could do that)
@thesimplelife1857 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful video! When the men related it all back to our ancestors, that really made me proud. Would love to see more stories on Oceania!
@23Josilee4 жыл бұрын
The lovely, beautiful people of Hawaii and all the Polynesian Islands...much love and respect that you celebrate and continue to keep your ancient traditions alive.
@Holychick867 жыл бұрын
Yes! Culture is important!
@MartinTabanag7 жыл бұрын
culture and history shapes us! i agree with you
@bewildered68665 жыл бұрын
@pinta- mapache no ... "culture" is divisive and has to be cast to the history books; cant you see the inclusive global community dawning all around you?
@meginna83545 жыл бұрын
this is basically larping
@tiawalker49657 жыл бұрын
wow awesome to see...me being maori from new zealand its lovely to watch these men being who they are and strong n proud of it.
@rumblefish94 жыл бұрын
Your haka is awesome.
@karinacorrea85585 жыл бұрын
I love how he said that hula helps him give a reality check and how people are losing aloha because it's actually true the world is becoming more cruel and seeing them dance it looks like peace it looks like they're telling the story and I think it's amazing what they're doing and I feel like more people in their community should be doing it and not losing what their generation did before because something very traditional and it's the most beautiful thing that their community has
@bewildered68665 жыл бұрын
"Peaceful" ... nah. The Story says, " come one step closer to our Village and you're Toast! " ( literally ).
@thomasvilla61094 ай бұрын
@@bewildered6866 - "Peace through strength" works. (Literally.)
@DrAnne-mc8er5 жыл бұрын
*I'm from Scotland, but I love to learn and hear about the cultures of others around the globe. It's genuinely fascinating. So thanks for uploading this video.*
@bewildered68665 жыл бұрын
They pure cannae Toss the Caber like youse in your rain soaked kilts. :)
@pereakaperegrino_tv4 жыл бұрын
They say dance is a prayer said with the body, instead of the voice or the mind. You offer your moves and your steps as a present to the spirits, your ancestors, a particular god, etc... Hawaiian brothers and sisters: DON'T EVER LOSE THIS LEGACY!!! It is INSPIRING!!!! Much love from the Canary Islands, your sisters in the north-african coast, BLESS YOU!!!
@willowoodz4 жыл бұрын
THIS is what being a man is. the beautiful balance between gentleness, vulnerability, grace, and determination. this so amazing to see, and as a girl who grew up with people who'd put up "macho" personas up to build walls, this makes me happy
@ogpjmking6067 жыл бұрын
it makes me proud to see people carry on with culture like this. it makes me proud to be part of a hawaiian warrior bloodline. proud to be hawaiian
@whimsicalclouds4 жыл бұрын
This is pretty incredible, I love how connected they are with their history and culture.
@lalaAddicted2Music7 жыл бұрын
this does not have enough views
@mikoomaee94607 жыл бұрын
Katie Siverling but soon it will
@tyleruwu9027 жыл бұрын
Katie Siverling it only came out 2 days ago calm down
@klytus8339 Жыл бұрын
You are an excellent dancing male instructor!! One of the most beautiful dances in the world! Heart and soul
@navimana7 жыл бұрын
A great video, especially for those less familiar with Polynesian cultures, especially Hawai'ian and the hula. It's great to see our practices and traditions still continuing, particularly after what has happened in the past. Polynesian Pride, Mahalo nui loa for sharing with video 👌
@SLFinSF2 жыл бұрын
\THIS is an exceptionally lovely and moving film. Mahalo..watching it while staying in Kailua-Kona for a month. My parents lived in Honolulufor 5 years just after WWII. They were not Hawai'ians, but my mother was deeply touched by Hawai'ian culture, learned some of the language and, when I was growing up, taught us some hula, about Queen Liliukalani, King Kamehameha, the battle of the Pali, etc -Been sitting here watching videos from Merrie Monach, etc. Just wonderful.
@karlhungus55542 жыл бұрын
Their ability to scale those coconut trees is remarkable. Even if I could do it (I can't), I wouldn't do it, due to being scared of heights. They did it without a second thought and with no safety gear. Amazing.
@ts46865 жыл бұрын
"When we come to train, we expect to die."
@116powel7 жыл бұрын
I have been watching Ke Kai O Kahiki since about 2012. They deserve all the recognition they have they are an amazing halau with an energetic and powerful style of hula.
@leavingcube52 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite parts of modern Hawaiian culture: how someone with the right motivation can nearly revive some of the culture. This hālau is a good example, but also the Hōkūle’a, hula in general, and Hawaiian language. As long as there is a motivated Hawaiian willing to learn and a Kupuna to teach said Hawaiian, our culture is far from dying.
@corvin-bb7 жыл бұрын
look so many the rocks
@shay44927 жыл бұрын
Flech Hut yays!! 1!!!!!!!!!! 1!!!!!!
@maxpark13397 жыл бұрын
hawaii is a quarry. so many Rocks
@Dino137 жыл бұрын
Dwayne is Samoan, and yeah, Samoan and Hawaiians are both Polynesians so although they have their distinctive culture they do have a lot of similarities.
@87jello7 жыл бұрын
And Samoans came from where? South East Asia (SEA), namely the Philippines. Plus, DNA doesn't lie of where Samoans came from...they came from the SEA
@makavelithadon78837 жыл бұрын
You can tell by the way were built eh?
@MrDaffy154 жыл бұрын
As a folk dancer from Europe, I love when people stick to their routes and don't forget their culture. Culture as special as this one should never be forgotten, respect!
@Akafyre7 жыл бұрын
Mahalo nui for this great video! I love these short documentaries and to see one that respects my culture is amazing.
@thehapavegan71777 жыл бұрын
okolei42, lol. Your name 👍.
@motherprismapalace3 жыл бұрын
I have such a fascination with Hawaiian culture, I can’t stop learning and watching these videos.
@troyhagen5877 жыл бұрын
TRUE STORY of HULA. Generation to GENERATION A WAY OF ALOHA, BROTHERS.
@angelazayas27539 ай бұрын
Well said. The ALOHA spirit and Aloha love is being lost. God bless them ❤❤❤❤
@lafemmenata7 жыл бұрын
This so beautiful!!
@asrotties2 жыл бұрын
RESPECT! So many are looking back at better times in our world. We are all losing the Aloha for each other. WE need to get back to love and decency. What a great school you have there.
@SwimminWitDaFishies5 жыл бұрын
Mad respect for you guys!! Do NOT ever surrender your culture in the name of diversity!! Stay strong and stay Hawaiian!!🌺🌴🏄🏻🐠
@LGO24jr7 жыл бұрын
The ocean fell from my eyes watching this as each star glittered and shined in dance, the power and grace like the winds and the waves in unison with the heart and soul of history, Mahalo!
@dahm7817 жыл бұрын
Is this where Dwayne "The Rock" johnson recruits his stunt doubles?
@a.genesisd.g.79317 жыл бұрын
not to mention, he's polynesian. yeah, might be :)
@babaganoush92377 жыл бұрын
I belive so, yes.
@thalassous7 жыл бұрын
*yeppers*
@Sugarspiceandeverything6 жыл бұрын
David H Muller his cousin @samoanstuntsman is his stunt double, they practically look alike.
@pootdaggy26576 жыл бұрын
Nope. Dwayne's American. Gets his doubles from his family who are Canadian and American Samoan. The guys depicted here are Hawaiian Americans. Not of the same stature. By that I mean height. Shuka
@kizzyuzui14976 жыл бұрын
There’s something so beautiful about seeing people retain this deep love and and dedication for their culture. It always saddens me when I hear of such unique, beautiful cultures and ways of life being forgotten or lost, so getting to see these people hold on to and practice these things just makes me happy. I know it sounds weird but oh well
@eileenschuller53097 жыл бұрын
Such incredible dedication for both history, culture, faith, community and spirit. Aloha.
@DrVenture457 жыл бұрын
A very deep and spiritual story. It's nice to see men in touch with their cultural past, something we all should take a page from. Mad respect!
@tearsofcherry5 жыл бұрын
00:13 Uh boy, we need more of that
@coolbeans48815 жыл бұрын
Yes
@edward62594 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us the respect and love for the native culture is being carried on for future generations...its a beautiful story about nuturing,loving people.
@sharonmedeiros9819 Жыл бұрын
They put their whole hearts and souls into the dance, and their history as well. It's truly beautiful and powerful.
@kristentindle62587 жыл бұрын
Amazing! There is nothing like keeping your culture alive and sharing it with the world... At least those who are wanting and willing to listen to the story and how it is told!
@jasminnemcdonald94A Жыл бұрын
Hula dancing is not just swaying the hips side to side. It's an art that tells a story of Hawaiians throughout history.
@K_stateofmind7 жыл бұрын
so happy for the great big story hula series. As a hula dancer mahalo nui for making our story known and respecting our culture.
@flashesofblack41286 жыл бұрын
I moved to Oahu in the 60's. I am a Hauole. I surfed almost every day while delivering the Honolulu Star Bulletin after school. I loved the Hawaiian people and the Hawaiian style of life. All of my local friends were for the most part Hawaiian. One afternoon while attending Kaimuki high this hauole guy who was larger than me picked a fight with me. I got in a few licks but he pretty well beat me up. One of my Hawaiian friends whos last name was Kamaka found out what that guy did to me he found him and beat him to a bloody pulp. I considered all my Hawaiian friends as my brothers. I married a half Portuguese Hawaiian girl and have been married of 45 years. We eventually moved to the mainland. We have also vacationed in Hawaii. Todays Hawaii is not the same as it was when I was a kid and it breaks my heart nonetheless, I will forever consider Hawaii as my true home. Hawaii is No'Kaoi!
@fionaokeefe19066 жыл бұрын
heffoandjuff why don’t you move back and change things in Hawaii instead of complaining stand up and holla!
@angelkingsley52995 жыл бұрын
Fiona O'Keefe 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@kimmyseon464 жыл бұрын
Haole*
@kathrynehiersche18177 жыл бұрын
I'm a female hula dancer and I hold the utmost respect for what you do. I love that hula is so inclusive and peaceful!
@everymonth75637 жыл бұрын
Omg the manliest men
@baophan77687 жыл бұрын
Apacolypse what is your definition of manly then?
@MartinTabanag7 жыл бұрын
totally agree. it is really inspiring to hear these kind of stories. i also make inspiring stories. it helps me grow as a person
@damas-07 жыл бұрын
Apacolypse of course you wouldn't consider this manly since you're not a man lmao
@woobed87607 жыл бұрын
You're beautiful
@friendsdontlie82916 жыл бұрын
You haven’t seen Kap from da pcc (Polynesian Cultural Center)
@mescott8212 Жыл бұрын
I used to work at the Coast Guard Base in Galveston, TX... and out my window I watched Marines training for many hours at a time, non-stop... they were gloriousl to watch! Like these dancers! Men, physically pushing themselves to the limit in such a basic, simple, beautiful, "one-with-the-Earth way!" People are so involved with technology today that they are ignoring the gift of Life itself we were given in our amazing bodies. Use it or lose it! Thank you for this outstanding video of true humans being all that they can be!!!
@fawnbilgere423710 ай бұрын
It's true, we are seduced into our sedentary ways. Perhaps this video can inspire us to stand up, turn off the screen, and go outside for some fitness. Give thanks for the beauty of our Earth and the abilities of our bodies! Thanks for this reminder, friend 👍
@katrinagrigg66477 жыл бұрын
This makes me proud to be Hawaiian
@ogpjmking6067 жыл бұрын
Katrina Grigg same
@Everyth1nk-ya7 жыл бұрын
Katrina Grigg wow ,i love u
@gozu94557 жыл бұрын
i always thought i was Hawaiian last life
@simply.melissa43677 жыл бұрын
Fr I agree with you being Hawaiian is an opportunity
@bearythebear697 жыл бұрын
Katrina Grigg if that's you in your profile picture you're pretty
@debbrabossier72847 ай бұрын
I love the spiritual aspect of the Hulu as well as the beautiful movements of the male and female body. I love the fact that it's telling a beautiful story with each dance. Thank you for keeping your traditions going. It is very much appreciated by myself and others.❤❤
@dunkirx86027 жыл бұрын
Last time I came this early I got divorced.
@burntcharcoal37 жыл бұрын
Do I give a fuck if you're early ?! (name)
@tsdiggs787 жыл бұрын
Dunkirx omg 😂😂😂😂
@Da.PantyStealer7 жыл бұрын
Dunkirx a lot of second wedding happens here
@psychobunny327 жыл бұрын
it is good to see the teacher whose goal is not only to improve his students' dancing , but to improve their spirit as well.
@10RexTheWolf015 жыл бұрын
Them climbing trees just bade me thin of Mulan "BE A MAAAAAN"
@iahelcathartesaura38877 жыл бұрын
Powerful! Instantly the absolute power, under fine control, bursts from this video of these warriors.
@jr.rivera78247 жыл бұрын
I love Hawaiians and their culture.....such beautiful culture and people ❤
@michellehertzberg80457 жыл бұрын
I worked and lived in Hawaii for a year. I loved the land but few people are aware that SHE has an energy, a soul and a presence. SHE can reject your being there as well as welcome you. The native Hawaiians were never very kind to me when I was there; even though I loved and was fascinated by their culture. I never understood their hatefulness toward me as a Black woman alone since when they were invaded and taken over, my ancestors were already enslaved all over the world. I missed so much of the PEOPLE of the islands I came to love. This was an indication that SHE, the Island did not think it was good for me to be there and so I left. I still miss HER, the dances and songs of the PEOPLE. I often wish my time there had been happier but I will remember Her land, Her volcanoes and Her peace. Aloha.
@elizabethreynolds39345 жыл бұрын
These men are special. Mentally and physically. 🔥
@auroraborealis74156 жыл бұрын
Such strength and grace and control in their bodies! Excellent dancers!
@OkkyHan5 жыл бұрын
I strongly appreciate the historical aspect of this dance.... BUT GOODNESS GRACIOUS LORD I AM STRONGLY APPRECIATING THE FRICKIN HIP ROLLS TOO 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@fawnbilgere423710 ай бұрын
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@CaptainMelani7 жыл бұрын
So happy to see a video highlighting an often under-appreciated part of my family's culture! Mahalo nui loa :)
@jayparahinog89944 жыл бұрын
Hawaii must regain its lost Kingdom. This kingdom has so much stories to tell about.
@MakerandDreamer7 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome looking in all your hula glory. It is so inspiring to a people that some of their countrymen continue to keep valuable traditions alive for future generations
@infinite57952 жыл бұрын
It is same for us Hindus as well, our classical dances can be done by both men and women, even after being atleast 2300 years old. We Indian Hindus still do these dances in temples, marriages, cultural programs or start of seminars for an auspicious start. You should also teach Native Hawaiians this dance and propagate your history. Aloha and Namaste from India.
@DaRedeyeJedi80810 ай бұрын
Hula was banned for women many years
@lunaamore27136 жыл бұрын
There's something incredibly special about being able to see a glimpse into another culture. I'm glad they didn't let this practice be lost. Thank you for sharing💖 BOTH the men and women's Traditions are important. The ladies are breathtaking with their skills.SO GRACEFUL 😎 But ...well im a lady so lol the men are very Fun to see them do there thing😁 They have amazing skills too. LOOK AT THE STRENGTH THEY DISPLAY! Very Rich History.💞 thank you for sharing!
@bday96297 жыл бұрын
natural build and desrve the native tattoo for sure
@NessaLee234 жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful and powerful, thank you for this video!!! 🎶 The dancers are practicing, they dance to an ancient song. Who needs a new song? This old one's all we need... Consider the coconut, the trunks and the leeeeaves. The island gives us what we need 🎶
@thepigcast91857 жыл бұрын
i like men now.
@GreenSharpieGreen7 жыл бұрын
ThePigCast are you male?
@thepigcast91857 жыл бұрын
si papi
@tennillec6807 жыл бұрын
ThePigCast 😂😂😂😂
@danielcuevas58997 жыл бұрын
Ahi! Ahi! Ahiiiiiiiii! Love Jordan and Peele.
@Kanal7Indonesia7 жыл бұрын
You should
@johnedwardjones9997 жыл бұрын
The lands and oceans of Hawaii are stunning. The people are special. As a white guy living there in 80s, I seriously began to understand Hawaii when I saw my first mini Hula festival. Then individual perfomers here and there.The vibrations opened my eyes and my heart. My thinking about The Islands was altered. The spirits surround.
@monerz-034 жыл бұрын
At 1:23 when he said “when we come to practice we expect to die” I was like “i don’t know bout dat braddah”😳
@chae2264 жыл бұрын
Proud to be a Pacific Islander! #Philippines #Hawaii #Polynesia #Tuvalu #Tonga #Vanuatu #Nauru #Palau #MarshallIslands
@spaceyface8534 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@dalastkanakamaoli90584 жыл бұрын
Phillipines?
@SunnyIlha6 жыл бұрын
Now you can see why Islanders are great in the sport of football.
@LadyGTarot7 жыл бұрын
It is so good to see this kept in place wish more would keep these traditions alive.
@honeyy61875 жыл бұрын
love & respect .
@nghiale2758 Жыл бұрын
Amazing. Your dedication, passion and discipline taking you to great peak. Much admire for you.
@amoizz15 жыл бұрын
No one: Me:what can I say except you’re welcome 🎶
@amoizz15 жыл бұрын
No offense to anyone 🖐🏻
@GraveTender3332 жыл бұрын
Salute. TY for creating this. Tell tell, please share the stories. Best to you and yours. Hui ho
@vance6395 жыл бұрын
They move their hips so smooth
@shirleyware96646 жыл бұрын
Thur dance we can say and express so much, dance is so amazing and beautiful... nothing else can be as great!!! Thanks for sharing!!
@laurenricard70887 жыл бұрын
Damn they're hot O_O
@kanniemwasom18887 жыл бұрын
Lauren Ricard. And you not.
@fionaokeefe19066 жыл бұрын
VERA JOSEPH mean girl!
@bewildered68665 жыл бұрын
@@kanniemwasom1888 Ha, Ha Ha ...... jealous much? :)
@jrmetmoi4 жыл бұрын
They're thick and curvy
@maixe134 жыл бұрын
Notre Aira I mean hey they are good looking to be honest you can’t deny it. Don’t even say that I’m white because I’m not. ;)
@stevenfeduk86275 жыл бұрын
That short clip of training in their civvies at the start was the best hula I've ever seen. Amazing!
@bekindandyouwillgofar87174 жыл бұрын
At least in some cultures men are allowed to be themselves without fear of being labeled toxic masculinity
@kathernandez51653 жыл бұрын
Yes that is a very big issue now... toxic masculinity is ruining our men... women don’t want girly men... at least I don’t
@maximusmenor42243 жыл бұрын
@@kathernandez5165 women have been into androgynous, or as you say 'girly', men
@brunomars2043 жыл бұрын
@@maximusmenor4224 - hmmm, don’t know about that.
@maximusmenor42243 жыл бұрын
@@brunomars204 ye p
@Byulicita4 жыл бұрын
They are so beautiful! The dedication to the culture is so beautiful too.
@cierakitty7 жыл бұрын
I gotta book an airlines ticket NOW
@sharonkaczorowski86903 жыл бұрын
Having studied martial arts, I can see the strikes and blocks...wonderful...
@insidepriscillasworld4 жыл бұрын
0:15 OMG that's the sexiest I've ever seen a man dancing 💗
@sauvuni68826 жыл бұрын
this is an awesome video...brings heaps of purpose into why we dance..that dance is a story telling gift..thank for sharing this video
@theblackhundreds71247 жыл бұрын
US Navy vs A Hula Army. who would win?
@seanmcd52877 жыл бұрын
ruskodisco us
@DrClawizdead7 жыл бұрын
One missile would end that war.
@diamondpearl99477 жыл бұрын
Of course the US but they're not even the same
@palacsintakat7 жыл бұрын
No weapons and these men could beat the Navy boys asses (i was in a the navy and my husband is in the navy haha) Most people in the navy don't even work out lol
@tutu75647 жыл бұрын
palacsintakat I mean it really depends what you're doing in the navy.