Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo on April 15, 2023. (Megan Moseley/For Big island Now)
From April 9 to 15, the sleepy town of Hilo came alive to celebrate the world’s most prestigious hula competition. Events and craft fairs were sprawled out throughout the community. But according to the poll, voters enjoyed kahiko night the most, followed by the Royal Parade and Miss Aloha Hula.
Agnes Renee Leihiwahiwaikapolionāmakua Thronas Brown of Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, is the 2023 Miss Aloha Hula. Her Nā Kumu Hula are Tracie and Keawe Lopes. (Merrie Monarch Festival Facebook page)
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