Dashboard Hula Girl

February 1, 2023

Have you ever noticed a Hula girl figurine on someone’s car’s dashboard? While Hula is a traditional Hawaiian dance with a storied past, these figurines are just a tourist trinket dating back to WWII. A person with a Hula girl on their dashboard probably chose the ornament because they thought it looks cool. But there’s an interesting story behind how these swaying dolls became one of the most popular tourist gifts in history… read more >

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