{"id":70,"date":"2023-05-17T20:46:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T20:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halauoaulani.org\/2023hoolaulea\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2026-06-13T15:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T15:43:38","slug":"performance-at-3pm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/halauoaulani.org\/2023hoolaulea\/performance-at-3pm\/","title":{"rendered":"Hula \u2018Auana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hula \u2018auana is the modern style of hula that developed in Hawai\u2018i after Western contact, and it is often accompanied by beautiful melodies and instruments such as the \u2018ukulele and steel guitar. Unlike the more traditional hula kahiko, which is deeply rooted in ancient chants and sacred rituals, hula \u2018auana is generally more relaxed and expressive. It uses graceful, flowing movements to tell stories about love, nature, and everyday life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dancers\u2019 costumes are usually bright and elegant, often featuring dresses or skirts that move gently with each step. Because of its softer style and musical accompaniment, hula \u2018auana is commonly performed for entertainment and is widely recognized around the world as a symbol of Hawaiian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-papanek-rounded-borders wp-block-cover has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center wp-duotone-unset-1\" style=\"min-height:100vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-349 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/halauoaulani.org\/2023hoolaulea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3338-1024x683.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halauoaulani.org\/2023hoolaulea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3338-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/halauoaulani.org\/2023hoolaulea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3338-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/halauoaulani.org\/2023hoolaulea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3338-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/halauoaulani.org\/2023hoolaulea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3338-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/halauoaulani.org\/2023hoolaulea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_3338.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#255b8c\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nani Nani <\/strong><sup>(K\u016bpuna)<\/sup><br><em><sub>Speaks of beauty and love<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miloli\u2018i <\/strong><sup>(K\u0101ne)<\/sup><br><em><sub>Celebrating the beauty and spirit of the Miloli\u2018i fishing village and its coastal lifestyle<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hale\u2018iwa Hula <\/strong><sup>(Keiki)<\/sup><br><em><sub>Celebrating the joyful spirit and scenic beauty of Hale\u2018iwa<\/sub><\/em> <em><sub>(Implements: kala \u2018au)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>P\u014dla\u2018ila\u2018i <\/strong><sup>(W\u0101hine)<\/sup><br><em><sub>A song describing peaceful beauty and companionship<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Na \u2018Ono O Ka \u2018\u0100ina<\/strong> <sup>(K\u0101ne)<\/sup><br><sub><em>The Delectable and Delicious Things of the Land, highlighting the deep connection between Hawaiian people and their land (\u2018\u0101ina)<\/em><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matsonia <\/strong><sup>(W\u0101hine)<\/sup><br><sub><em>Song from the 1920&#8217;s about a woman&#8217;s longing for her musician husband about the S.S. Matsonia ship<\/em><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aloha Ku\u2018u Pua <\/strong><sup>(K\u016bpuna)<\/sup><br><sub><em>Queen Lili\u2018uokalani expressing love for her people and land; flowers from her garden at Paoakala<\/em>ni<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Palisa<\/strong> <sup>(Keiki)<\/sup><br><sub><em>A classic tune about the wonders and romance of Paris, France<\/em><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pule No Malia <\/strong><sup>(Everyone)<\/sup><br><em><sub>Prayers showing the call for collective calm and support<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alu Like<\/strong> <sup>(Everyone)<\/sup><br><em><sub>A traditional closing song for events meaning &#8220;work together&#8221; or &#8220;unite&#8221;<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hula \u2018auana is the modern style of hula that developed in Hawai\u2018i after Western contact, and it is often accompanied by beautiful melodies and instruments such as the \u2018ukulele and steel guitar. 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