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Photo galleries summarize a weekend of hula, moʻolelo and Hawaiian culture

Did you miss some of the Miss Aloha Hula or group performances over the weekend? Check out our photo galleries for a visual summary of the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival.

‘It’s a revival’: Merrie Monarch group contest begins with beloved hula kahiko night

Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 10-16: Truly Royal Parade, hula kahiko, Puna Chocolate Spring Festival and much more

There are plenty of activities and events happening around the island during the next week, and not all of them are related to Merrie Monarch Week. Check out the top 10 things to do now!

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 13-19: Plenty of fun, but check before you go because of brewing storm

We bring you this week’s top 10 with one caveat: this week’s top 10 remained as scheduled Wednesday afternoon; however, a powerful kona low could end up crashing the party.

Hundreds honor life, legacy of beloved kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole

Esteemed kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, whose life’s work transformed Native Hawaiian cultural traditions globally, was honored in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, underscoring her far-reaching influence in hula and Hawaiian values.

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island Sept. 12-18: Read some poetry, learn about manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of an iconic music album and more

Read some poetry, learn about the majestic manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic music albums of all time.

Kaua‘i fills Līhu‘e Airport to welcome hālau hula home from Merrie Monarch Festival

Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala was awarded second place overall at the prestigious hula competition held in Hilo on the Big Island.

Winning 2024 Miss Aloha Hula competition a dream come true for Oʻahu dancer

Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes is the fourth Miss Aloha winner in the past 4 consecutive years for hula hālau Ka Lā ʻŌnohi Mai O Haʻehaʻe and the second daughter of the group’s nā kumu hula.

What was your favorite part of the Merrie Monarch Festival? Take our 30-second poll #8

From the Hoʻolauleʻa and opening ceremonies on Easter Sunday to the Hōʻike, Miss Aloha Hula, group hula competition, the arts and crafts fair and everything else, what was your favorite part of the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival?

What’s happening at Merrie Monarch on Saturday?

Saturday is the last day of the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, with the Royal Parade in the morning and the last hula competition and crowning of the group champions in the evening.

Brown wins Miss Aloha Hula 2023 to continue legacy of Oʻahu hālau Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e

On Thursday night, a 21-year-old from Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, was swept over by emotions when she was announced as the Miss Aloha Hula 2023 at the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island.

What’s happening at the Merrie Monarch Festival on Friday?

The second night of competition takes place Friday at the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival with groups performing hula kahiko (ancient hula dances).

What’s happening at the Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday?

Today, the competition begins at the 60th Merrie Monarch Festival, with 12 candidates vying for Miss Aloha Hula.

What you need to know about the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival

Get ready, world. The Merrie Monarch Festival returns next week with full regalia for the first time since 2019, and there’s just two days left until the celebration of hula and everything Hawaiian gets underway.

Performances of Hula Kahiko Continue at VAC

Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series continues on Nov. 16 with a presentation of hula kahiko by Kumu Haʻamauliola Aiona with haumana (students) of Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu Public Charter School.

Hula Kahiko Performance Series at VAC

Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series continues on Oct. 19.

Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko Continues April 13

Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kīlauea performance series continues on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Hula Voices at Volcano Art Center Gallery

Volcano Art Center (VAC) announces that the 2018 Hula Voices series will continue on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018.

Hula Kahiko at Volcano Art Center

The 2018 Hula Kahiko series kicks off at Volcano Art Center on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m..

VAC May Hula Kahiko at HVNP

The performance will run from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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