Hula in Hawaiian Culture

What is hula primarily used for in Hawaiian culture?

• Cooking traditional foods

• Celebrating birthdays

• Telling stories and recording history

• Playing musical instruments

What do Hawaiians not have that made them use hula for storytelling?

• Musical instruments

• Written language

• Dance costumes

• Public gatherings

What are the two main types of hula mentioned in the text?

• Hula kahiko and hula auana

• Hula modern and hula ancient

• Hula kahiko and hula lele

• Hula dance and hula song

What does hula kahiko often celebrate?

• Modern stories and events

• Hawaiian gods or chiefs

• Family gatherings

• New technology

What is hula 'auana often accompanied by?

• Traditional chants

• Modern instruments like ukulele and guitar

• Silence

• Nature sounds

What does the hula step called the kaholo represent?

• The ocean waves

• A person traveling on a journey

• A bird flying

• The sun setting

What emotion might be represented by a dancer crossing their hands across their chest in hula?

• Anger

• Love

• Surprise

• Sadness

What is NOT a purpose of hula 'auana?

• To entertain

• For religious ceremonies

• To tell stories

• To pass down traditions