Hula Is More Than a Dance—It's the 'Heartbeat' of the Hawaiian People | Short Film Showcase
Experience the ritual and beauty of the Hawaiian tradition of hula dancing in this immersive short film by Bradley Tangonan. ➡ Subscribe: bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase About Short Film Showcase: The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at documentary.com Get More National Geographic: Official Site: bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/NatGeoInsta On the Hawaiian island of Kauai, hula teacher Leina’ala Jardin guides her hālau (class) in a sunrise chant before the anniversary performance. This Kumu Hula (master teacher) holds the important responsibility of passing on the tradition of the ancient art form to her students. In this immersive short film by Bradley Tangonan, experience the ritual and beauty of the hula as Leina’ala Jardin reflects on the invaluable role the dance has played in continuing their cultural heritage. “The Hawaiian people did not have a written language, and it was the hula that kept all the stories alive.” Produced by MVNP in partnership with Hawaii Tourism USA. www.mvnp.com/ www.gohawaii.com/ Follow Bradley Tangonan: www.bradleytangonan.com/ About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Hula Is More Than a Dance—It's the 'Heartbeat' of the Hawaiian People | Short Film Showcase youtu.be/BLjwluzYtM4 National Geographic www.youtube.com/natgeo
