The line just opened to head in. Now, this line is first come, first serve to get your spot; and we just tagged on some aunties to hear. First question, how long have you been waiting in line, aunty? ...

The 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition wrapped up Saturday evening at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo with group hula ‘auana (modern hula) performances. The halau ...

Dancers with Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina‘ala under the direction of kumu Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin rehearsed Wednesday at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium in Hilo. Competition for the 60th Merrie Monarch ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It’s the biggest hula competition on Earth! The 2024 Merrie Monarch Festival performances kicked off Wednesday at Hilo’s Edith Kanakaole Stadium and continues through ...

Maui resident Faith Kealohapau‘ole Paredes is the winner of the 2026 Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island. Paredes is a member of Hālau ...

HILO, HAWAI'I (KITV-4) -- Having the opportunity to compete in the prestigious Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition is an honor in and of itself regardless of whether you win, because halau need ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Merrie Monarch Festival began yesterday, April 20, in Hilo. For those lucky enough to attend festival, it’s more than a hula competition. It’s a powerful lesson in standing firm ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - This year’s Merrie Monarch Festival will honor the people of Maui along with the four Valley Isle halau appearing in the competition in Hilo. Merrie Monarch Festival ...

Jayda Lum Lung will dance a traditional hula in honor of Lahaina wildfire victims at Hawaii’s biggest hula competition of the year. Her hand movements will flow gracefully to symbolize the winds, ...

Nov. 30—For Merrie Monarch Festival fans hoping to score tickets to the 2024 hula competition in Hilo, Friday is the all-important "postmark day." For Merrie Monarch Festival fans hoping to score ...

Pua Ali‘i ‘Ilima, under the direction of kumu Vicky Holt Takamine and kumu Jeff Takamine, rehearsed Thursday at PA‘I Arts & Cultural Center in Kakaako for the 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. Pua ...