hula-hula

• Substantiv, das einen traditionellen polynesischen Tanz bezeichnet, der oft von Frauen vorgeführt wird und sich durch rhythmische Hüftbewegungen und Handgesten auszeichnet; historisch mit Regentänzen verbunden.

A noun referring to a traditional Polynesian dance, often performed by a woman, characterized by rhythmic hip movements and hand gestures, historically associated with rain dances.

1. B1formal

   A traditional Polynesian dance, often performed by women, characterized by rhythmic hip movements and hand gestures, originally associated with rain rituals.

   Polynesischer Tanz

   • The dancers performed the hula-hula at the cultural festival.
   • She learned the hula-hula from her grandmother.
   • The hula-hula is often accompanied by chanting and drumming.

   Synonymehula