2019-Merrie Monarch Festival - Hoʻi Hou

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
  • We hope you enjoyed the 56th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Here is a sampling, a few hi-lites of this yearʻs winners.
    Join us in 2020 for the 57th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, April 12-18th.
    A Hui Hou.
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  • @ash-lynnsarah8626
    @ash-lynnsarah8626 4 года назад +2186

    I know this takes a lot of training and is straining on the body, but it looks so fluid and effortless on the outside. It's really something else.

    • @reinal7896
      @reinal7896 4 года назад +10

      Ash-Lynn Sarah
      Looks hard af to me and not at all effortless. But I know what you mean :) lol

    • @miakarson9989
      @miakarson9989 4 года назад +15

      @@reinal7896 trust me i have been through all this i have compitions all weekend and evrey day after school i have to pratice 2 new dances that i have to know by the end of the day it is very hard got bad knees after that

    • @granta3044
      @granta3044 4 года назад +5

      They train like martial artists

    • @bunafernandes3948
      @bunafernandes3948 3 года назад +1

      As ever dance...

  • @casteelsimp3539
    @casteelsimp3539 4 года назад +1447

    My chronic knee pains could never.

    • @Jordansperspective
      @Jordansperspective 4 года назад +8

      deadass

    • @beatriztuazon4051
      @beatriztuazon4051 4 года назад +5

      U gotta have it checked...my bestfriend recently passed away because of lymphoma and it's pretty much one of the early signs for her

    • @casteelsimp3539
      @casteelsimp3539 4 года назад +14

      @@beatriztuazon4051 i did and the doctor said it's just pressure from sitting cross legged too much

    • @beatriztuazon4051
      @beatriztuazon4051 4 года назад +3

      That's good to know

    • @tavit1987
      @tavit1987 4 года назад +6

      我恨我自己hain and thats on criss cross apple sauce

  • @joonkorre
    @joonkorre 4 года назад +1350

    the dudes gyrating their hips came out of nowhere and i'm not complaining (all jokes aside, these are wonderful. respect to the hardworking dancers)

    • @antisocialangel_182
      @antisocialangel_182 4 года назад +47

      monie shine
      I had some very naughty thoughts when I saw that. 😶 But, for real, it's beautiful.

    • @tasilua1051
      @tasilua1051 4 года назад +109

      Hula kahiko can depict sexual situations, traditionally sex wasnt seen as a taboo or shameful thing, it was celebrated part of life

    • @MistressGlowWorm
      @MistressGlowWorm 4 года назад +12

      They are warriors.

    • @charlesormsby7363
      @charlesormsby7363 4 года назад +27

      @@tasilua1051 hit it on the head perfectly, it's kinda what I was trying to say months ago , but someone took it serious and went all "that's disrespectful" girl I wasnt trying to be disrespectful and was only stating what it looked like to other cultures and how they perceive it. @meimeimei & @ch4stins4rme as for your threats , you can go ahead and have them back. #keyboardwarriors

    • @karlavalle536
      @karlavalle536 4 года назад +6

      i know right?! that exact moment my brother saw my screen and i was like :)))
      still liked it tho

  • @chairslatte
    @chairslatte 4 года назад +964

    that first group thoo, breaking their backssss, legends

  • @michelleolivas6811
    @michelleolivas6811 4 года назад +222

    Hula dancer here. Hula dancers often start really young, as previously mentioned, and it becomes the focus of their life. They learn to speak Hawaiian, make their own costumes, including leis, play instruments and then dance. It is also spiritual.

  • @rachelambereverleigh9308
    @rachelambereverleigh9308 4 года назад +943

    1:04 my neighbors upstairs at 3am when I'm trying to sleep

  • @cecilyerker
    @cecilyerker 4 года назад +1674

    When you realize that this is on the same level of difficulty and precision as ballet and opera in European cultures

    • @user-bw3fl7fj9w
      @user-bw3fl7fj9w 4 года назад +82

      Don't forget the folkloric music and dances..

    • @Mukkki
      @Mukkki 4 года назад +21

      You arent serious, are you?

    • @Barlaskan
      @Barlaskan 4 года назад +307

      @@Mukkki Have you seen the video of the hula men training? The training they go through is extremely rigorous and dangerous. And the women? They practice every single day for months. They may look graceful and elegant the whole time, but every single one of them is in some level of pain because of how intense and consistent the training is. True hula is undeniably in the same realm of difficulty as ballet. Opera is a whole different area I will say, cause that involves more vocal training than these performances would, but physically, hula is incredibly strenuous. So, yeah, they're serious lmao.

    • @psykii1316
      @psykii1316 4 года назад +167

      @@Barlaskan Indeed. Not to mention you'll never meet a hula dancer who DOESN'T have bad knees. The stress on their knees, ankles, and back is on a whole different scale

    • @Mukkki
      @Mukkki 4 года назад +29

      @@Barlaskan I understand what you say. But sorry. It's still not on the same league as ballet. If you dance ballet, you give up your normal lifestyle.
      And pain is kind of normal in almost all dances. Look at the Armenian traditional dancers or the Russian , there you can see the damaged knees.

  • @tavit1987
    @tavit1987 4 года назад +539

    My knees hurt looking at this.. i can feel them cracking

    • @alaskancoppertop
      @alaskancoppertop 4 года назад +9

      I'm sitting here with my knee in a brace and trying to imagine doing these dances... yea-no.

    • @mahinat5985
      @mahinat5985 4 года назад

      It‘s not as hard as it seem tho:)

    • @seanfitch3603
      @seanfitch3603 4 года назад +3

      I’ve never seen a hula dancer without knee problems

  • @alexjacobsen1068
    @alexjacobsen1068 4 года назад +153

    I GET SO HYPE AT 6:00 YOU CAN TELL JUST HOW MUCH THEY ENJOY AND LOVE WHAT THEY'RE DOING JUST FROM THEIR FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND IT'S *WONDERFUL*

  • @Overly_nourished_entity
    @Overly_nourished_entity 4 года назад +154

    I’m really impressed when you have a large group dancing and it doesn’t look like a big sloppy mess

  • @nestorluvsher
    @nestorluvsher 4 года назад +1057

    there is a strange but beautiful connection that I think all indigenous people have, my family is from Mexico but I feel like I can relate to these songs and dances although I have no clue what is being said. much love from the southwest

    • @Vlad2319
      @Vlad2319 4 года назад +107

      Traditional hula praises Nature and their gods and goddesses. They also tell stories of great warriors.

    • @magica4679
      @magica4679 4 года назад +65

      It’s so beautiful! I’m half Native American or “Indian” and half Hawaiian and I live both of my cultures

    • @soniaholloway2179
      @soniaholloway2179 4 года назад +85

      We the indigenous are earth people...there's a line of melody ..certain words ..movement that is similar in all cultures ..the sway of hips ..the down beat wit 3/4 laps steps.the spin low motion of leg and feet movement ...neck and call..I m Dos and indigenous..
      I hear the drums in my sleep..I am awaken by the voice and song sometimes of the islands sometimes the call of my ancestors praying to the sky

    • @lisje2496
      @lisje2496 4 года назад +35

      I get what you mean. About all indigenous cultures resonate deeply with me. Yet, my heritage is as Dutch as it can be.

    • @lepotatoes
      @lepotatoes 4 года назад +11

      I’m Iroquois from upstate Ny and same.

  • @calajohnson
    @calajohnson 4 года назад +120

    I would watch the heck outta Step Up: Aloha.

  • @kelseyresendiz4909
    @kelseyresendiz4909 4 года назад +121

    I’m Latina and for some reason I’m enjoying this and I don’t know what they saying but it touches my heart and the music it’s soo nice. Respect ✊ Hawaii

    • @lepotatoes
      @lepotatoes 4 года назад +7

      Queen Star I’m Native American, from a tribe up near Canada. I feel the same. We are all connected! Land... water... air... 💕

  • @miindh0ney560
    @miindh0ney560 4 года назад +126

    GIANT BOW PANTS common we all thought that at least once

  •  4 года назад +126

    First group probably has amazing core strength :o

    • @notthis6988
      @notthis6988 4 года назад +8

      My nonexistant abs hurt

    • @TheRealCantaraBella
      @TheRealCantaraBella 3 года назад +1

      I tried it out, and pulled my back, strained my neck, and strained my abs all at once😂😂😂👵

  • @jessieespinosa242
    @jessieespinosa242 4 года назад +295

    Imagine how much vigorous training and planning and sweat and blood having to prepare for this very day.

    • @Lokitty-vk6xj
      @Lokitty-vk6xj 3 года назад

      Literally blood. I went to a traditional luau once and there were a few who literally started bleeding a bit after/ during the dances.

  • @kidlovinit243
    @kidlovinit243 4 года назад +300

    I mean.. I’m not complaining at all- like I love this- I am thoroughly enjoying this- but why was this recommended to me?

    • @Hunlover123601
      @Hunlover123601 4 года назад +14

      cause the world needs to know! 😁

    • @DesterBryan
      @DesterBryan 4 года назад

      MandiTV same here

    • @cecilyerker
      @cecilyerker 4 года назад +9

      Cause you needed to get some culture

    • @maddie-xk2uv
      @maddie-xk2uv 4 года назад +7

      I watched someone do the dance from lilo and stitch and now I’m getting these recommended to me but I’m not mad about it tbh haha

    • @MariFlores13
      @MariFlores13 4 года назад +4

      idonthaveaname lilo and stitch brought me here too, glad im not alone 😂

  • @purriana
    @purriana 4 года назад +704

    i just want to know how the women get their hair so thick and long😍

    • @pika7623
      @pika7623 4 года назад +221

      @Yas XO...genetics

    • @cheesyncrackers9670
      @cheesyncrackers9670 4 года назад +223

      As someone with thick and long hair its 100% genetics

    • @yanah.2041
      @yanah.2041 4 года назад +53

      I used to have long and thick hair but cut it short once and now it won't grow back hshshdj I feel jealous watching them, because if I had observed their culture this close earlier I would've known my hair is pretty too

    • @euphoriakook2851
      @euphoriakook2851 4 года назад +34

      Hawaiian is Polynesian and I’m poly and the hair is so hard to handle:(😭

    • @bearfangmedia
      @bearfangmedia 4 года назад +15

      Only cut it on a full moon 😆😆

  • @mariajohansson1186
    @mariajohansson1186 4 года назад +77

    It's so beautiful and powerful, I wish I knew what they were singing

  • @KristineMaitland
    @KristineMaitland 4 года назад +265

    Can I point out that "hey" at 5:34 was REALLY impressive. (don't know what they call that move in Hawaiian dance. When I used to do Renaissance dance that's what we called it)

    • @horseenthusiast1250
      @horseenthusiast1250 4 года назад +2

      I was thinking just that! It reminded me of some of the dancing I've been learning through the SCA.

    • @kalikozab8211
      @kalikozab8211 4 года назад +1

      we just called it the crossover lol not totally a move more of a cool transtion. and thank you !!

  • @kellief3928
    @kellief3928 10 месяцев назад +5

    I want to weep every time I see the hula…it’s so graceful and hauntingly beautiful. I try to imagine the stories being told. For some reason, my heart gets touched in such a way that I want to gather them all up like a mother to her children.

  • @lannaclayton7538
    @lannaclayton7538 4 года назад +13

    I have no idea but every time I watch this I just feel so happy

  • @zombigurrrl
    @zombigurrrl 4 года назад +10

    Beautiful culture and people! I have always been fascinated with the how the vast cultures of our world interact and strengthen their communities especially through actions like prayer, song and dance.

  • @amelinataylor464
    @amelinataylor464 4 года назад +9

    3:20 is my toddler niece at 3am saying she wants cookies.
    But this is absolutely beautiful I love the dancing and dedication so much of this takes! 🥰🤩

  • @ireallysee
    @ireallysee 4 года назад +10

    my family is mostly formed with brazilian indigenous and I love watch those traditional dances because this make me remember where I came from

    • @steveboy7302
      @steveboy7302 4 года назад

      are you native brazilian who lives in hawaii

    • @magnifique2125
      @magnifique2125 3 года назад +1

      This is a hawaian dance...

  • @IndieGirl10100
    @IndieGirl10100 4 года назад +31

    I am seriously sad that Merrie Monarch this year is canceled cuz of the Corona Virus :(
    #socialdistance #stayathome

  • @courtneysroad
    @courtneysroad 3 года назад +1

    I think this is one of my favorite parts about native culture: the dances are always so vibrant and chock full of emotion you don't see in many other places. I can't imagine how much practice and training has to go into dances like these, but the performances are always beautiful.

  • @nuri2318
    @nuri2318 3 года назад

    Their hairs , those skirts ,those flower accessories , the feels of song and that lucid dancing...it all comes together to create sheer happiness. This is so joyful! I can't describe how light my heart feels right now.

  • @yesimdisguting5994
    @yesimdisguting5994 4 года назад +17

    There something strange.... Wait no! Scratch that theres something amazing! the way men moves to that dance! 💕

  • @Curious.Badger
    @Curious.Badger 4 года назад +1

    My cousin is half Hawaiian and my best friend is half Chamorro (Guam). So this culture and the culture of Pacific islanders is a big part of my life and I respect it so much.

  • @kaimohe6411
    @kaimohe6411 4 года назад

    Wow such beauty and grace ... ❤ watching these videos. Its beautiful to see other cultures that still keep to the traditions .. in the world we live in today, its a rarity and blessing to see. ❤ From NZ

  • @heynhamnham
    @heynhamnham 4 года назад +63

    I'm too shy to see male hula dancer warriors

  • @datboygrand5210
    @datboygrand5210 3 года назад

    The emotion and vibrations coming off these performances man sheeesh🔥🔥🔥 I’m tingly all over. Its crazy when you can feel the spirit of the people.

  • @evaosirus6055
    @evaosirus6055 4 года назад +15

    This is so beautiful. 💕

  • @FRMHEVN
    @FRMHEVN 4 года назад +1

    The precision and synchronisation was just stellar! Beautifully done. 💖🌸

  • @nicky3800
    @nicky3800 4 года назад +5

    Such a beautiful culture and the dancing I love it all😍

  • @ranrann9153
    @ranrann9153 4 года назад +12

    It's my first time seeing these performances and it's honestly beautiful, like, I love it ❤😊

  • @DasNamiLP
    @DasNamiLP 4 года назад

    This is so beautiful in so many ways! Glad YT recommended it to me

  • @xskittybellax8017
    @xskittybellax8017 4 года назад +19

    I can see where Elvis got is hip thrust moves from.🤣

  • @aldranzam3456
    @aldranzam3456 4 года назад

    Beautiful, beautiful dances, beautiful music, beautiful men and women. Amazing.

  • @yajdnanej790
    @yajdnanej790 3 года назад +2

    Hawaii is so beautiful in every way it’s just such a wonderful place 🥰

  • @latioselatias
    @latioselatias 4 года назад

    Seeing these awesome artists makes me so happy ❤️

  • @La-PetitMort
    @La-PetitMort 4 года назад +391

    I'm here for the thrusting dudes

  • @housemacintosh4640
    @housemacintosh4640 4 года назад +9

    Will I ask why RUclips recommended this to me? No. I enjoyed this.

  • @El-ce8ge
    @El-ce8ge 4 года назад

    The culture is so brilliant, im always in love with it ❤️ the first solo dancer tho, she was amazing, I know reciting lines solo is never easy ♥️

  • @LourdesRodriguez31
    @LourdesRodriguez31 3 года назад

    Hawaii has such a beautiful culture! I might not understand the chants, but it is so soothing after a stressful day. Just magical!

  • @peachybabe8540
    @peachybabe8540 4 года назад +4

    I can't believe how freaking beautiful these women are. Just look at their hair!!!

  • @iseetheWAYVision
    @iseetheWAYVision 4 года назад +1

    I will never not be impressed. So beautiful

  • @animationsfa4478
    @animationsfa4478 4 года назад +12

    my mind instantly went ron lilo and stich

  • @tazalinlm
    @tazalinlm 3 года назад

    Such absolute beauty and power it's truly breathtaking

  • @JamesBrown-ij1px
    @JamesBrown-ij1px 3 года назад

    This is all SO FABULOUS. 🌺

  • @pepcaladno6251
    @pepcaladno6251 4 года назад +5

    This is not something I expected to see in my recommendations, but thank you

  • @jacobv8791
    @jacobv8791 4 года назад +14

    I LOVE Hawaiian culture

  • @anglaspicycabbage790
    @anglaspicycabbage790 3 года назад

    Theyre singing so powerfully WHILE using their core to dance.
    DAmn!

  • @Fucoc
    @Fucoc 4 года назад +10

    Do they all really have hair like that??? Because that are some BLESSED hair genes!!

  • @mariadeloscielos
    @mariadeloscielos Год назад +2

    So beautiful.

  • @mary-anneswanson9931
    @mary-anneswanson9931 4 года назад

    If ever by some miracle I should find myself in Hawaii ,I would love to go see a Merry Monarch Festival . I could never move like the incredible dancers I saw on this video . Mahalo

  • @jintzie1950jth
    @jintzie1950jth 4 года назад +3

    Gorgeous! So strong.

  • @daheitu0
    @daheitu0 3 года назад

    I don't know anything about this culture but it's so beautiful, precise, amazing. I love learning different culture's dances and history.

  • @basilikum3072
    @basilikum3072 4 года назад +3

    Very calming!

  • @kianatimmons8860
    @kianatimmons8860 4 года назад +1

    When the men came on I almost lost it. They look so good ❤❤❤

  • @carnewinter9501
    @carnewinter9501 4 года назад

    Sooo beautiful to watch such precision in there moves. It looks effortless but really is hard af! I’m very proud to be Polynesian! 💞🌸

  • @lilyraimey3499
    @lilyraimey3499 4 года назад +1

    I love their hair!😍

  • @jimbojet8728
    @jimbojet8728 3 года назад

    Beautiful dancing traditions and beautiful women. Just fantastic to watch.

  • @fabiolemes3395
    @fabiolemes3395 4 года назад

    It is so beautiful!

  • @infinite5795
    @infinite5795 Год назад +1

    Beautiful ❤

  • @luzestherviscarra2018
    @luzestherviscarra2018 4 года назад +3

    creo que soy el comentario en castellano que buscabas , esto mola y la parte de los chicos wow y como cANTAN TODOS AIUDAAA ES GENIAL

  • @michaeljacksheeheen
    @michaeljacksheeheen 4 года назад +1

    I started learning Hawaiian a while ago and then stopped. This video inspired me to get back into it

  • @princesslisamarie7860
    @princesslisamarie7860 4 года назад

    These people show amazing Grace and skill and strength, so beautiful. But have you noticed that none of them are stick thin? They are all a healthy solid weight and have such fluid graceful beautiful movements.

  • @juno5756
    @juno5756 4 года назад +2

    The last one looks like so much fun to dance

  • @emmajaneofhawaii7867
    @emmajaneofhawaii7867 3 года назад

    Beautiful. 🌺

  • @icedragonair
    @icedragonair 3 года назад

    A lot of people have commented they found the guys amusing. I did too. Brought a smile to my face. That doesn't diminish my respect for the dance. I genuinely loved the way they moved and sang, i was disappointed it was just a short clip. Something in an unfamiliar culture can be novel and surprising and even funny to a person without them dismissing it. Ive only seen these kinds of dances preformed by women. Im gonna see if i can find the rest of that clip and more types of Hawaiian dance preformed by men.

  • @Paul11B2P
    @Paul11B2P 4 года назад +2

    So beautiful 👍

  • @jazz8482
    @jazz8482 3 года назад

    This comp is like my new favourite video

  • @CUuuuutiee
    @CUuuuutiee 4 года назад

    Me encanta 😍

  • @mariahiggins-burke4295
    @mariahiggins-burke4295 4 года назад

    Love Merrie Monarch Festival!

  • @emitch9213
    @emitch9213 3 года назад

    The heart of the Hawaiians' culture is the most beautiful island celebration. 🌺💜

  • @umaruchan6900
    @umaruchan6900 3 года назад +2

    Woah their hair so amazing 🤩

  • @RaveBabyFuu
    @RaveBabyFuu 4 года назад

    Beautiful~♥

  • @bluejeans712
    @bluejeans712 4 года назад +45

    Why am i here youtube recommendation?

    • @lohphat
      @lohphat 4 года назад +1

      Why ask? Just enjoy the serendipity.

    • @bluejeans712
      @bluejeans712 4 года назад

      lohphat it’s supposed to be sarcastic lolz

  • @BelanceM
    @BelanceM 4 года назад

    . Wow. This was beautiful

  • @JESUSISLORDforever888
    @JESUSISLORDforever888 3 года назад

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @morgankennell4187
    @morgankennell4187 4 года назад +10

    My up stairs neighbors at 3 am 6:00

  • @treyonay
    @treyonay 3 года назад

    This is beautiful

  • @dotcassilles1488
    @dotcassilles1488 3 года назад

    So beautiful

  • @rachel.doremi6974
    @rachel.doremi6974 4 года назад +2

    The algorithm is so freakin amazing! This is culture that just needs to be forevermore

  • @earthestar
    @earthestar 4 года назад +3

    Hana hou!! ❤

  • @footsi35
    @footsi35 4 года назад +6

    Hula takes so much time😭
    Y'all might think "big deal its just some people dancing" but its actually very difficult

  • @RedMoonsEcho
    @RedMoonsEcho 4 года назад +15

    Do u have the full dances filmed. I'd live to watch them

  • @jonesvideo80
    @jonesvideo80 4 года назад +5

    Why would people dislike this?

  • @kelsielauronal2762
    @kelsielauronal2762 4 года назад

    Wow that's a blessings

  • @djegabiable
    @djegabiable 3 года назад

    ❤️❤️❤️ Lovely!

  • @MR-zq5gt
    @MR-zq5gt 3 года назад

    i need to find a way to get to one of these at some point. so beautiful

  • @annaleist9983
    @annaleist9983 3 года назад

    I hope our sky mother sees this beautiful culture that, despite the crimes committed against its people, still triumphantly proclaims that it is here to stay.

  • @ediapaff8858
    @ediapaff8858 3 года назад

    I want to visit one year soooo badly

  • @silverspiker
    @silverspiker 3 года назад

    ❤️ Miss the Merrie Monarch 🌺

  • @AmandaComeauCreates
    @AmandaComeauCreates 3 года назад +1

    I kinda wish the songs had subtitles if they translate to stories. The dance would only be enhanced if I had the context! Awesome performances!

  • @upsettispaghettispaghetti2114
    @upsettispaghettispaghetti2114 4 года назад

    This is absolutely beautiful, I wish I was able to learn the purposes for some of these traditional dances.

    • @johmayo7042
      @johmayo7042 4 года назад +1

      Well, the "purpose" of hula is to tell stories, and pass on knowledge of our culture and sometimes important events. Hawaiian was not originally a written language, so hula was a tool (along with petroglyphs, etc.) to impart information to others.

    • @upsettispaghettispaghetti2114
      @upsettispaghettispaghetti2114 4 года назад +1

      Joh Mayo Cool, thank you for sharing with me!

  • @Theturtleowl
    @Theturtleowl 3 года назад +1

    To sing while bending your body backwards is really hard and these ladies are making it look effortless.

  • @jazumioshiro3936
    @jazumioshiro3936 3 года назад

    Grupo sincronizado coreografia complexa muito bem executado coisa dos sonhos !!!