"Hula isn't just pretty flowers and a luau show. It's a way of telling the stories of our people, our history, and our home." - Julyen Kaluna, Kalihi Valley, Oʻahu.⁣ ⁣ Hula may be synonymous with swaying palms and soothing music of Hawaiʻi, but that postcard image only scratches the surface. Traditionally, the dance was used to communicate and perpetuate stories. Viewed as pagan in the 1800s, it retreated into the memories of hula masters. Today, dancers like Julyen Kaluna and Caitlyn Tully train for years to honor its return to prominence and cultural significance. ⁣ ⁣ #OluKai #AnywhereAloha #Aloha #Hula #HulaDancing #Dance #Tradition #Hawaiian #HawaiianCulture #HawaiianTradition #Culture #HawaiianIslands #Hawaii #Oahu