Where did the grass group dance originate?

Hawaii. Hula dancing is probably the most representative activity in Hawaii. Its performances are varied, including hula dancing. A dancer can perform, and so can a group of dancers. Today's Hawaiians welcome guests from afar in this way of singing and dancing. However, Hawaiians do not regard it as a simple entertainment. Hula can recall history, tell legends, pray for gods or praise a great local leader. For them, hula is a literary work without words, which is their life and inspiration, and also a window for the outside world to know them. Any attempt to suppress hula in history ended in failure, which only brought more nourishment to it and made it stronger. 1964, Hawaiians used hula as the flag in the cultural counterattack. This cultural counterattack was initiated by Grady Brandy of Camoha Hammer School. Kamohammer, founded in 1887, is the largest and most important private school in Hawaii. Ms. Brandi used to be the principal here, and now she is 96 years old. When she was a child, it was the time when foreign cultures invaded Hawaii. Although she is a natural dancer, her father forbids her to dance hula, thinking that only by accepting western culture can she make a difference. After Brandi became a teacher, she immediately changed the school rule that girls were not allowed to dance hula. Her practice caused a great sensation at that time and inspired many people to make unremitting efforts to protect the hula tradition. Hula and garland are called the two symbols of Hawaii. The unique hula dance is famous for its ancient charm, beautiful music, beautiful dance and strong sense of movement. It is not only a realistic art, but also a unique historical origin. Hula dance, known as sacred dance, was originally brought by the indigenous Polynesians of Hawaii from the Maxas Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. 1700 years ago, Polynesians believed in Peller, the greatest mother. Because she can not only give people life, but also light up the sky. Polynesians living on unlit islands are most afraid of darkness, and the surrounding sea water is very scary in the dark, just like a monster with a huge mouth ready to devour the island. In order to please the Vulcan Peller and fight against the monster with a huge mouth, the bright Polynesians are expected to walk out of the hut cave, and the Vulcan can can see their flat open space, singing and dancing naked. Their brave, tenacious and indomitable spirit and belief scared off the giant mouth monster; Their songs and dances touched the Vulcan people. It's dawn! The sea is gentle! Polynesians won! Since then, Polynesians have offered sacrifices to Vulcan by twisting their bodies and dancing their limbs. For hundreds of years, all immigrants who came to Hawaii, regardless of their religious and cultural backgrounds, showed great respect for Vulcan Peller. There is a bust of Pele, the god of fire, in Hawaii Volcano Park, where people often make sacrifices or pray for repentance. At that time, people only wore short skirts made of thatch during the day, so this dance was called hula dance. Vulcan especially likes hula dancing, and Carrada, the first person in hula dancing, is known as the dancing god. For centuries, the dress of hula dance has changed with the development of human society, from scratch, from less to more, from forage to cloth, from simple to complex, and the dance style has become increasingly mature. Hula is screaming! When people put on clothes and cloth made of animal skins, people dance in these clothes. But the name of hula has always been used. As a tourist, if you want to see the original hula dance today, it is simply extravagant hope. This has become the patent of the best dancers in Hawaii. Only on major festivals or some special occasions, plus your luck, can you feast your eyes. Even if local residents buy expensive tickets, they can only see the performances of second-rate and third-rate actors in the traditional hula dance competition during the Queen Merry Memorial Day in April every year. I have seen three hula dances in Maui and Oahu. It is said that these traditional tourist-oriented commercial performances are far from the real hula dance, just for amateur tourists to watch "lively". Dance music can only be played with an ancient "ukulele" (Hawaiian) instrument, which is an ukulele that looks like a guitar. The voice of "ukulele" is like a pearl on a jade plate, round, sweet and crisp. The actors are all students from local dance schools, and some come from all over the world to learn hula dancing. During the day, performances are usually performed on the grass, which may take into account the different customs and cultural backgrounds of tourists from all over the world. Do actors wear jumpsuits or jumpsuits? It's very close to the traditional hula dance, and it's quite "exciting" at night. The actors are performing on a stage made of logs, bamboo and thatch. Under the light, the actors are topless, wearing short cloth skirts or "grass skirts" dyed in various colors and made of chemical fiber, dancing their arms and twisting their bodies with strong music ... Traditional hula dance emphasizes the expressive force of hands and feet. The palm is flexible and flexible, and the fingers are flexible and delicate, showing sincere prayer to Vulcan and yearning for light. Stepping, stamping, kicking, pedaling, jumping and rubbing the feet with strong rhythm show anger and shock at the giant mouth monster. In any case, hula always makes you feel the unique culture of Hawaii with its strong artistic appeal, exquisite expression and rich exotic atmosphere. Hula dance is a positive and vital force, which can sublimate performers and audiences to a sound and beautiful state in time and space. It can integrate mind, body and spirit; Tame and educate a person's self with spiritual understanding, and then let him or her find sincerity and creativity. In the process of practicing hula, you can inspire a person's aloha﹙ (love and sympathy), mahalo﹙ (respect), kupono﹙ (honesty), kuleana﹙ (sense of responsibility), Malama and kokua﹙. Hula is open to anyone. Haumana﹙: Students must devote themselves to physical exercise and psychological, emotional and spiritual growth. By listening, watching, practicing and praying, these goals can be achieved. The purpose of hula dancing is to inspire and please, summon and attract, enjoy life and serve others.