2009 Merrie Monarch Festival DVD Set

Annual Celebration of Hula Dancing. This most spectacular event you have ever seen will always warm up your heart with uplifting memories, mesmerizing dance and beautiful music of Hawaii. Four exceptional DVDs capture an amazing energy and contain professional, colorful footage of the Merrie Monarch Festival and some of the week-long activities held in Hilo, Hawaii, in April 2009.

Feel as if you've been there and experienced the entire festival from the best front-row seat. In addition, you are free to pause and continue any time, watch it over and over again and keep it in your collection forever. What could be better?

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

2009 Merrie Monarch Festival DVD Set
46th Anniversary Hula Dance Competition.
Set of four DVDs.
Run time: approx. 12 hours 22 minutes
Includes entire 2009 festival.
Shrink-wrapped.
Produced by KITV4 Island Television.
Photography by Ron Dahlquist.
Distributed by Island Heritage.
Made in USA.
ISBN: 1-59700-793-5
Item #: D09439
Price: $60.00

"Hula is the heartbeat of Hawai`i. In ancient times, the dance was much more than a form of entertainment: it honored the gods and the ali`i; it chronicled important historical events; it was a part of religious ceremonies; and it served as the foundation for lua, a style of hand-to-hand-combat requiring great speed, strength and agility. It was the last king of the Hawaiian Islands, David Kalakaua, who fought to revive this Hawaiian tradition, and it was his love of the ancient art of hula which earned him the nickname "The Merrie Monarch."

For the past 46 years, this prestigious competition has become a celebration of hula in the name of David Kalakaua. Many of the best hula halau from all across the world have been invited to the remarkable Merrie Monarch Festival. Every dancer who is fortunate enough to perform at this annual event perpetuates an important cultural tradition that celebrates and honors their ancestors.

This four DVD set features every dramatic kahiko (ancient) and `auana (contemporary) performance from 2009, along with bonus highlights from Merrie Monarch's week long festivities.

As broadcast live by KITV 4, this is a keepsake you'll be able to enjoy again and again in the comfort of your living room - where you always have front-row seats!"

Gift wrapped. Comes with Hawai'i post card and your gift message handwritten.

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Can't Get Enough of Merrie Monarch Festivities?

It's a long wait until the next annual hula festival takes place in Hilo. Relive wonderful memories and also check out an exciting and extensive local news coverage from The Honolulu Advertiser: Merrie Monarch Festival photo and video gallery.

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