| For
over 40 years, the best halau (schools) from throughout the
Islands, Japan and the mainland have gathered in Hilo on the
Big Island of Hawaii to celebrate the beauty, power and traditions
of the hula at the Merrie Monarch Festival.All
the dramatic kahiko (ancient) and 'auana (modern) performances
from 2004 are included in this limited edition DVD, along with
the highlights of the colorful Merrie Monarch parade. Running
time: 11 hours. |