Hula in The Coola Day is a bright and colorful American holiday dedicated to the Hula dance, popular in Hawaii. The holiday is annually on February 1st. Learn a couple of new moves this winter day and hula!
History
Hula is an ancient dance that is an integral part of Hawaiian culture. You can learn about its origin from local legends, but the information varies and it is impossible to say exactly when and under what conditions it appeared.
The Hula dance is represented by rhythmic movements accompanied by local chants. It is most often performed by women. For dancing, they use special clothes decorated with flowers and herbs: skirts and bright blouses.
Today, it is customary to distinguish between two types of Hula dance: Kahiko and Auana. The first is a traditional dance performed for centuries by the indigenous people of the islands, using old songs in the Hawaiian language and folk instruments.
The Hula Auana dance is a modernized form of the dance. It can be seen at various festivals and celebrations around the world. Western music is used for dancing, along with modern instruments such as ukuleles, electric guitars, drum kits, and more.
Interesting facts
- Since the beginning of the 20th century, the Hula dance has become a local attraction and is very popular with tourists visiting Hawaii.
- Traditional musical instruments in Hawaii have many interesting variations, such as the shark skin drum, pumpkin drum, and bamboo percussion sticks.
How to celebrate
Visit Hawaii for Hula in The Coola Day to see this wonderful traditional dance. If that’s not possible, attend various themed dance events where a modern version of this dance will be performed. Sign up for a course or learn a few Hula moves on your own using the internet.
Share information about the holiday on social networks. Ask other users if they have seen the Hula dance live and share your own experiences with this dance.
When is Hula in the Coola Day in 2025?
Hula in the Coola Day is observed on February 1 each year.
Observations
| Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
| Saturday | February | 1 | 2025 |
| Sunday | February | 1 | 2026 |
| Monday | February | 1 | 2027 |
| Tuesday | February | 1 | 2028 |
| Thursday | February | 1 | 2029 |
