The hula is a Polynesian folk dance. Its origins are prehistoric. There are many legends about how it came about, but we have no idea when it actually happened. Clearly, it was not invented, but was rather developed over time.
to have fun
They invented it.
It was made as a toy for children.
The Hula Girl Dashboard Doll was created in the 1950s in Hawaii. It was first produced in bulk by Japan.
Hula Hoops were invented as well as slinkys and lots of electronics.
The company "Wham-O" invented those two toys.
Wham-O Manufacturing introduced the first Hula-Hoop in 1958.
hula-hoop = hula hupa
It was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there. The hula dramatizes or portrays the words of the oli or mele in a visual dance form. It was invented at the 19th century.
Hooping is an ancient form of entertainment with no one person or company actually able to claim they invented the first hula hoop. Richard Knerr and Arthur "Spud" Melin of the Wham-O company reinvented the Hula Hoop in 1958 after hearing how much children in Australia enjoyed playing with bamboo hoops.
Wham-o is the famous Californian company that introduced the frisbee in 1957 and the hula hoop in 1958. This was a revolutionary game as it provided us with a active childhood.
hula-hoop = hula-hupa