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This #TalkStoryTuesday, we’re sharing the importance of hula in Hawai‘i. Hula is so much more than a dance – it’s a sacred method of storytelling. Through the cultural practice of hula, practitioners share stories that connect them to Hawaiian ancestral knowledge. Some native Hawaiians even see hula as the bridge to their authenticity and identity. While there are differing stories about the origin of hula, what remains consistent is its two overarching styles: hula kahiko (traditional hula) and