hula

(noun)

A form of chant and dance which was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there.

Related Terms

  • Captain James Cook
  • diurnal

Examples of hula in the following topics:

  • Conjugated π-Orbital Functions

    • A more complex, higher energy motion that achieves double bond isomerization in restrictive environments has been described and named the Hula-Twist.
  • Pre-European Hawaiian Art

    • Some of these cultural influences are strong enough to affect the United States at large, including the popularity (in greatly modified form) of luaus and hula.
  • Hawaiian Art with Western Influences

    • The annual Merrie Monarch Festival is an international Hula competition, and the state is home to the Hawaii International Film Festival, the premier film festival for Pacific rim cinema.
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