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hula was used as storytelling and religious expression. it was used to entertain and be performed at religious ceremony's or for the Ali'i (chiefs)
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Captain James Cook arrives in Hawaii, this is the beginning of western contact. hula was observed by westerners and was noted for cultural practices
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Christian missionary's arrive, they viewed hula as a pagan practice, and they attempt to suppress it
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Queen Ka'ahumanu conveys to Christianity and bans public hula practices. despite this the Hawaiians continue to teach and practice hula in private or remote arias
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King Kala Kaua, better known as "merrie monarch" ascends to the throne. He is a supporter of Hawaiians culture practices including hula, and lifts the ban, he also decides to encourage traditional practices (such as hula)
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celebration of culture in honor of the king, becomes important venue for hula performance and preservations
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Hawaii is claimed as US territory and American influence on hula increases. hula starts to be commercialized and adapted for tourism. slowly, as an effect hula starts to lose tradition and elements in the process.
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The Hawaiian culture resistance begins. there is renewed interest in native culture, language, and art, and as a result hula is increasingly recognized as an important heritage and practice.
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merrie monarch festival revives in Hilo, Hawaii. it is an important feature in hula revival moment and is culturally significant
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Hawaiian resistance gains momentum and has major efforts to preserve tradition. hula schools (halau hula) popularity rapidly increases. focus goes to traditional styles and techniques, to keep Hawaiian culture alive.
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Hula continues to grow popularity both locally and internationally, the merry monarch festival becomes a prestigious event, attracting Hula practitioners and enthusiasts world wide