Choreography of culture: The modern-day renaissance of Hula in Hawai'i

Like a lot of Pacific Island cultures, we breathe life into our stories through movement and dance. But there's something different about Hula — the poetic fluid movement and mesmerising music. It tells a story of survival.This ancient tradition has a rich history that has persisted despite attempts to ban and commercialise the dance.So, how are Hawai'ians of today getting back to their roots and continuing to pass their dance onto future generations?Hear the story of cultural resistance from hula teacher and dancer, Kumu Micah Kamohoali'i and Luana Kawelu, the president of the Merrie Monarch cultural festival, which hosts the iconic hula competition each year.Culture Compass was produced by Deadset Studios for ABC Radio Australia. This edition of Culture Compass was a repeat of the program broadcast on 13th February 2024