After years of being shadowed by stereotypes, the hula dance is experiencing a rebirth.

American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i POV

Premiered August 05, 2003
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American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i

Few American icons are as well known for their popular kitsch as the hula dance. From old Hollywood movies to entertainment for tourists, the hip-swaying girls in grass skirts and colorful lei have long masked an ancient cultural tradition. Now, after years of being shadowed by stereotypes, the hula is experiencing a rebirth that celebrates Hawaiian culture across the American mainland.

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