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Uploaded:
2019-05-30T13:08:05.000Z
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2,301
Video Title:
Hawaiian Cultural Festival 2019: Mele and Hula in Honor of Kamehameha 4
Description:
The museum's annual Hawaiian Cultural festival this year celebrates the life and legacy of King Kamehameha – respected Native Hawaiian warrior, leader, and diplomat – who united the Hawaiian Islands into a royal kingdom in 1810. In this video, local Hawaiian cultural organization, Hā lau Ho‘omau I ka Wai Ola O Hawai‘i, perform mele (chants or songs) and hula (dance) to honor King Kamehameha I. This is the second of two performances by Hā lau Ho‘omau I ka Wai Ola O Hawai‘i recorded during the festival. It was webcast and recorded in the Potomac Atrium of the National Museum of the American Indian on May 19, 2019.
Video Duration:
33 min 52 sec
YouTube Keywords:
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