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Support for Maui abounded during competition nights at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
The 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival was last week with the annual competition Thursday through Saturday. Hālau from across the state and California were invited to perform.
O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
The hālau’s score was 1,201.
Temporary one-way traffic pattern in place for Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Traffic is allowed to flow in the makai, or northerly, direction on Kalanikoa Street between Pi‘ilani Street to Kuawa Street during the festival.
No tickets required this year for Hō‘ike, donations encouraged at event to help those impacted by Lāhainā fire
To kōkua (help) the people from West Maui, many of whom lost loved ones, their homes or both, the Merrie Monarch organizers decided to allow free admission to this year’s Hō’ike Night at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium tonight, with the option to donate to the Lāhainā community at the door.
Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair starts Wednesday
The fair starts at 9 a.m. and goes till 5 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, with free admission.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs to host cultural workshops and more at this year’s Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
From April 3 to 6, OHA will host cultural workshops, panel discussions and a parade float to celebrate mauka to makai connections, honor ʻike kūpuna and the resilience of Native Hawaiian culture.
One Hawai‘i Island hālau hula participating in this year’s Merrie Monarch hula competition
Twenty-two hālau hula are participating this year. Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu, under the direction of Kumu Hula Kasie Puahala Kaleohano & Brandi Nohelani Barrett, is the only Big Island group participating in this year’s competition.
Which Merrie Monarch Festival event was chosen favorite in Big Island Poll #8?
From April 9-15, the sleepy town of Hilo came alive as the world celebrated the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Which event won our Big Island Poll?
Check out winners from the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade
The results of the float and paʻū winners from the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade were announced by festival officials this morning.
60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival comes to an end with a night to remember in Hilo
This year marks the full return of the annual event since the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the competition in 2020 and forced gathering restrictions in 2021 and 2022.
Group portion of 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition kicks off with kahiko night
Wāhine and kāne dancers from 23 hālau took the stage Friday on the first night of group competition at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island.
Road Closures for Merrie Monarch Festival Begin at Noon
Periodic road closures for the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo are slated to start today at noon.
