 Most viewed - Ikaho Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Festival 2003 伊香保ハワイアンフェスティバル |
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The kumu hula is Kamana'o Anson Kauionalani or Kaui for short. He does a solo dance here. The music was performed by a wonderful Hawaiian trio called 'Ale'a.296 views
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Modern hula dances such as this one is mainly for tourist entertainment.163 views
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The Ikaho hula festival is officially sanctioned by The Merrie Monarch Festival, held in spring in Hilo, Hawaii. It is the most important and prestigious hula competition.157 views
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Tahitian dances were also performed.154 views
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In the evenings, the overall winner of the annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hawaii performed on stage. In 2003, it was Hula Halau 'O Kamuela from Oahu. They performed both the ancient hula kahiko dances (pictured here) and modern auana dances in Ikah152 views
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They are professional hula dancers, some of the best in the world.150 views
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Hula is also performed by men. These photos were taken during the 7th Ikaho Hawaiian Festival (Aug. 5-7, 2003).144 views
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Finally, they use feathered gourd rattles called Ulīʻulī.137 views
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Hula workshops are also offered during the day at cost. A famous kumu hula teacher from Hawaii teaches the class.128 views
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After the bamboo sticks, the girls used a gourd drum called ipu.128 views
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They wore a variety of colorful costumes and used various hula instruments such as these frayed bamboo sticks called Pūʻili.115 views
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Hula on the Stone Steps 石段街113 views
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Ikaho is also a sister city of Hawaii island. During Aug. 5-7, 2003, Ikaho hosted the 7th King Kalakaua Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Festival featuring hula performances by numerous Japanese hula groups.109 views
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Ikaho is famous for the Stone Steps lined with shops. A section of it also served as a second hula stage during the day.107 views
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Town parking lot with a makeshift stage and main venue of the festival. The "Merrie Monarch" refers to King David Kalakaua who reigned over the Hawaiian Kingdom 1874-1891. He promoted hula in Hawaii as well as Japanese immigration to Hawaii.106 views
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Canopy for the spectators fronting the main outdoor stage.101 views
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Main stage where many Japanese hula troupes performed during the day for three days. Free admission.101 views
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Hawaiian souvenirs for sale.98 views
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Other workshops are held such as ukulele lessons and a lei-making class.96 views
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In the evenings, Hawaii's top hula halau (winner of the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hawaii) performed as the festival's main event. Photo: Flags of Hawaii and Ikaho town (merged with Shibukawa in 2006).95 views
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