Merrie Monarch Parade: It’s All in the Details
Missy Kaleohano “inherited” the position of Merrie Monarch Festival parade coordinator, a job she is well-qualified for…
Miss Aloha Hula 2017 Results!
It all began with 10 beautiful wahine, each taking her turn on the Merrie Monarch stage…
Merrie Monarch Festival: The Royal Court
More important than just its visual impact, the Royal Court plays a vital role in the festival.
PHOTO UPDATE: Merrie Monarch Hoike Night
The evening’s Hōʻike performances are an exhibition of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific.
Merrie Monarch Festival Craft Fairs
From food, crafts and artwork to clothing and entertainment, there is something for everyone among the many Merrie Monarch craft fairs around Hilo.
Music and Hula Fans Flock to Merrie Monarch’s Free Mid-Day Entertainment
There are many free hula shows and concerts throughout Hilo Town all week long through Friday, April 21.
10 Miss Aloha Hula 2017 Participants Announced
The Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural festival that takes place annually in Hilo that honors King David Kalākaua—the “Merrie Monarch”—who is credited with restoring many Hawaiian cultural traditions during his reign, including hula. The festival is scheduled for Sunday, April 16, through Saturday, April 22, this year. International, Hawai‘i and U.S. mainland hālau […]
Merrie Monarch Has Begun!
The 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival kicked off to an amazing start on Sunday, April 16, with a free day-long ho’olaulea held at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Make-A-Wish Recipient Experiences ‘Real Hula’ at Merrie Monarch
“I want to see real hula!” 8-year-old Colorado Springs native Faith Sullivan told the Make-A-Wish Foundation. While other kids her age may have asked for a trip to Disneyland or to swim with dolphins, Faith’s Make-A-Wish request was to attend the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival. The ho‘olaulea that opened this year’s festivities delivered “real hula” and so much more, […]
Merrie Monarch Festival Starts Tomorrow
The week-long Merrie Monarch Festival starts tomorrow, Sunday, April 16, and runs through April 22, 2017.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY for Merrie Monarch Festival
In conjunction with the 54th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, the traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo will temporarily be shifted to one-way only.
MANAOLA Pop-Up UPDATE
Hawai‘i lifestyle brand MANAOLA will hold a pop-up event in Hilo at Prince Kūhiō Plaza during the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival, April 18 to 22.
Merrie Monarch Festival 2017 Participating Hālau & Judges
Merrie Monarch Festival organizers released the names of 23 participants and seven judges.
‘Imiloa Hosting Three Days of Hawaiian Cultural Programming
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center invites the public to participate in three days of Hawaiian culture enrichment programming from Wednesday, April 19, to Friday, April 21, in celebration of the 54th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. The annual series is organized at the local astronomy center to complement the Merrie Monarch’s effort to preserve, promote and perpetuate the […]
Merrie Monarch Festival Releases Events Schedule
The week-long Merrie Monarch Festival is scheduled for Sunday through Saturday, April 16 to 22, 2017.
VIDEOS: Merrie Monarch Festival Week – A Look Back
Merrie Monarch week videos videos feature musicians, craft vendors, kumu hula, and lots more.
Merrie Monarch Group, Overall Results
Hālau o Ka Ua Kani Lehua and Hālau Nā Mamo o Pu’uanahulu won the overall titles Saturday night at the Merrie Monarch Festival.
PHOTOS: Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
Over 100 entries were a part of the parade, featuring a mix of bands, businesses, community organizations, pa’u riders, dignitaries, and more.
Dazzling Array at Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts Fair
Locals and visitors alike delight in Hawaiian goods.
What Does Aloha Mean to You?
“After much contemplation, I realized that the word ‘Aloha’ defines us as a people,” Darde Gamayo.
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