Ka Pa Hula O Ka Lei Lehua (Kahiko Kane), Merrie Monarch 2007

[LonglivePAIEA]

Beautiful kahiko, their chanting is soothing to my soul

[tennytigers]

i saw the same doco.

being a martial artist and rugby union player since the early 70,s.

i have always appreciated the haka for its martial intensity,but after see the doco i wished i had been born in hawaii

[KleverGirl1]

There was a documentary on Australian television last week-end about the Merrie Monarch but prior to this I had never seen it before, so thank you very much for posting this video on YouTube. These men are excellent performers.

[evealexsis]

Awesome!!

[fliprootzman]

This halau gives me chicken skin & tears, their chants are soo beautiful !!!

[Kaijah25]

Eh bah das Kaina Makua in da beginning of the show?

[iluv2hula]

do u know how to wach this live from ur computer?

[hawaiineimaiau]

yup dis is my halau

[islepaddler]

watching this video brings a lot good memories preparing and dancing on that MM stage. i am very humbled and fortunate as an 'ōlapa at ka pa hula o ka lei lehua and your comments are testament of the hard work and dedication each dancer had endure to showcase this wonderful performance. solid like my kumu....auryte!!

[surfiestyles]

churr aye if any one knows...im maori and we have dances such as these and they are known as haka i was woundering if anyone had links to war dances of hawaii and what is the name of this dancing is it kahiko? or male hula?

[biggiekay]

Hawaiian martial arts is called Lua. Hula Lua is a dance that uses moves from the lua style. Some hula steps are derived from these Lua moves cuz when makahiki was celebrated in ancient times, it was a time of peace. No one could go to war, not even prepare for war. Hula was used as a way to keep the lua techniques and practice it in this off time.

hula kahiko is a modern-day term for "ancient hula"....there tons of different hula....hula pahu, hula noho, hula lua are just some to name a few.

[hulaqte]

thanks for point that out- not everyone knows

[mixedpapii]

Hawaiian war dancing is caled Hula Lua or Lua. And yes this is Kahiko "Tawhito" syle of dancing. It used to be performed only by Kane in the old days =]

[wahiawaiian1]

Kane Kahiko has to be the most amazing, mesmorizing dance there is!!! My jaw drops every dam time I watch!!!

[patates08]

I would like to know what they´re singing about.

Great video!

[biggiekay]

If you listen to the commentary by Aunty Pua Kanehele after the performance, sheʻll explain what she liked and in that a hint to the story.

Pretty much, itʻs about the first ʻawa root that is said to come to Kauaʻi first. And the effects and uses. The underlying meaning shows you the importance of it to us, Native Hawaiians.

[syzdaman]

Ha'aheo No Hawaii!

[keilavya]

what a muscle man lol

nice vid

[MelvaLeota]

WOW that was awesome n beautiful!! makes me proud 2 be a polynesian, i may not be hawaiian but there are so many similarities in each of da south pacific islands, both linguistic and in dance. GO DA BROWNIES!!! lol

[OahuKuuipo]

i wish i was there :(

i think my mom went there

[kurzho]

nice nice

[nzblack2007]

Anybody know if the male lead in this hula is named Keao?

[thagr8one2]

Yip - that is Keao :)

[biggiekay]

Yup....heʻs my kumu 'ōlelo Hawai'i! LoL

[bludicko]

they look like filipinos.

[Mouserguy]

These men are so beautiful and the way they dance is mesmerizing...

[mikh07]

a small cultural note: ava root gives you the sensation of being drunk.

[rainsweep]

I'll see you guys there. I'll be going there in 2008.

Best of Luck

Should be Fun.

[biggiekay]

e kala mai...we're not participating this year...we're on break from Merrie Monarch. i will wish YOU the best of luck =)

laki pono 'oukou!

[robertoarmendariz]

Boy at 2:37 what a handsome...¡¡¡¡ Please marry me, im Satine, mexican, 23 years old, if someone know him, tell him, i love him...¡¡¡

[XXXselenaforeverXXX]

lol yea...he is...isnt he...lol

but im only 18 so you can have him lol

[biggiekay]

sorry, but he's married....

[Yavie]

I want to learn Hula! Those men have such pride and strength of heart. No girly men on that stage! And the women are regal and powerful. Someone teach Hula in St. Louis Mo?

[akuburu]

Performances while the dancers sitting down, does this have a special name? I love to watch Merry Monarch Festival. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[biggiekay]

that style of hula is called "hula noho"...hula meaning "dance" and noho meaning "to sit"...

i love dancing for this halau...Ka Pa Hula o Ka Lei Lehua....CHEEHOOO!!!

[biggiekay]

i apologize...idk if this hula really is a hula noho cuz usually hula noho is done on ur knees with ur feet tucked behind u....but i think this also incorporates hula Umauma which is the style of the hands and how it hits the body...but i am not totally sure...

[8Ninja0Kitty8]

YAY!! Snowbird is my cousin and im so proud of her!! WOOT WOOT!!!!

[suchandradasi]

I loved how they sat. Very strong and original. I would love to know the translation.

[alohaxxxgirl]

please enable embed code I love sharing Hawaiian culture on my MYSPACE

[teriimataha]

mike jones, i can't! but you can download this video and upload to your account by using free soft like "Moyea FLV Downloader 1.11.0.9"

[Jennifernabors]

she is blowin'..damn..she can sing...she sounds awazing!

And the men are absolutely beautiful..there is something magical about men who remain tribal...very powerful and most honorable!

[nanaulu]

He mele maoli no ho'i keia. O ka olelo ka mea nui ma ia mele, o ka hula ka ho'okahiko 'ana o ia leo. Mahalo ia oukou pakahi! A mahalo ia Snow no kona o'ole'a i ka HULA!

[looneylucy]

Snowbird has an incredible spirit. Aloha Snowbird! You and your dancers rock.

Aloha e,

Pana

[keanini]

frick oi loa aku ka maikai o keia mea ma mua o ka Kaleo ma hula. nailz, e lanakila no o Snowbird ma me keia. hoomaikai ia oukou

[808Ladypride]

I love Kumu Snowbird! She teaches at my school.

[Punanuiatea]

o keia ka manawa mua a'u i 'ike ai i kahi hula e like ho'i me he 'aha 'awa la. Aole no kahi mea 'e a'e i hana i kahi hula me keia. Mamake ho'i i ke ka'i, aole ia i 'ike nui 'ia i na hula.

[watevas69]

...E KAINA, MAIKA'I 'OE...

[anoifromlondon]

ho'omaika'i ia 'oukou pakahi...he mele ku i ka mana, e keao! - kale hui e ewaiie pkawaiie i ku ho'kealeuuiia uumi

[kauiboy]

what??  translation, please?

[kauiboy]

kala mai...my question is in response to anoifromlondon's comment.

[n8iveHAWAIIANgirl]

AMAZING!! I love Snowbird - her halau performance always makes me proud to be Hawaiian. :-) MAIKA'I NO!

[kauiboy]

ho'omaika'i ia 'oukou pakahi...he mele ku i ka mana, e keao! - kale

[a11eykat2000]

Our polynesian men are so beautiful with strenghth and hawaiian spirit you can't find any where else!! Proud to be Hawaiian!

[untouched]

i bet u could find it in new zealand........heheh go the maoris!!!

[a11eykat2000]

I should say, the polynesian people, men and women are so beautiful, dignified and regal ~

[mharing]

Can you get a Snowbird Bento at the Hilo Lunch Shop?

[islandwarrior14]

that was wonderful! where is this halau at?

[bjjwannabe152]

amen rasta808

[weareRASTA808]

haha yes... amen

[Unicovia]

great performance. What is the name of that chant/mele when they were sitting down?

Mahalo

[nkokami]

Hula noho to Hi'olani 'O Kamaile

[RMede89202]

Good Performance!!!

[tinasattler1]

good job men

[weareRASTA808]

(cough, cough)better then kaleos(cough,cough,cough)

(cough) should have beat them (2 more coughs)