Hula Tee

To truly appreciate the Hula Dance, we must first understand its historical roots. The origins of this sacred dance can be traced back to the early Polynesian settlers who arrived on the Hawaiian Islands centuries ago. The Hula Dance was deeply intertwined with their daily lives, serving as a form of worship, entertainment, and communication. In ancient Hawaii, hula was performed by both men (kane) and women (wahine). It was an essential part of ceremonies, celebrations, and rituals, ranging from religious ceremonies honoring the gods to harvest festivals and even wartime performances. The dancers, known as hula dancers or hula practitioners, would tell stories through their graceful movements, accompanied by chants and traditional instruments such as the ukulele, ipu, and pahu drums. Excerpt from: "Understanding the Hawaiian Hula Dance Tradition" by Scott Haugen All of our products are made to order, to alleviate waste.      50% polyester/25% combed ringspun cotton/25% rayon jersey S