2008 Merrie Monarch Festival DVD Set

Annual Celebration of Hula Dancing. The most spectacular event you have ever seen.

"Hula is the language of the heart, therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian People" - Kalakaua Rex.

2008 Merrie Monarch Festival DVD Set
45th Anniversary Hula Dance Competition.
Set of four DVDs.
Run time: approx. 10 hours 25 minutes
Includes entire 2008 festival.
Shrink-wrapped.
Produced by KITV4 (one of the most popular Hawaiian TV channels).
Photography by Ron Dahlquist.
Distributed by Island Heritage.
Item #: D09438
Regular Price: $60.00 ($75.00 retail value)
Aloha Price: $49.00

"For the past forty-five years, the Merrie Monarch Festival has celebrated a spiritual blend of grace and power through the art of hula by featuring the best hula halau (school) from around the world. This competition has exemplified the art form that is known as "the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people" and has become the most important and prestigious cultural event in Hawai`i. The Merrie Monarch Festival is where the best halau from throughout the world have gathered in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai`i to celebrate the beauty, power and traditions of hula.

Hundreds make the journey to Hilo, Hawai`i, every year to witness in person the magnificence of the dance and storytelling. This four DVD set allows everyone to experience the true spirit of the Merrie Monarch Festival in its entirety, through every kahiko (ancient) and `auana (contemporary) performance. Observe the exquisite beauty as it merges with raw power to create the soul-stirring passion of this ancient art form as broadcast live by KITV4. The Merrie Monarch Festival is truly an inspiring display of Hawaiian dance and culture to be thoroughly enjoyed over and over again."

News coverage: The Honolulu Advertiser, Merrie Monarch photo gallery.

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