Dancer’s power and fire win Miss Aloha Hula title
It was her moment. Jasmine Kaleihiwa Dunlap was on fire the second she stepped on stage Thursday night to deliver a chant of praise for Hi‘iaka, the youngest sister of Pele. Her voice was a force to...
View ArticleMerrie Monarch: Faces of the fest
Merrie Monarch attracts Hawaiian culture enthusiasts from across the islands and beyond.
View ArticleKahiko competition a night to remember
If there was only one word to describe the group kahiko competition at the 52nd Merrie Monarch Festival on Friday night, it would be impressive.
View ArticleNavy destroyer can’t enter Hilo harbor for Merrie Monarch visit
A Pearl Harbor-based destroyer was waiting off the coast of the Big Island in hopes of visiting Hilo for the Merrie Monarch Festival. The USS Chung-Hoon was expected to arrive Friday.
View ArticlePICS: Royal Parade, April 11
The Royal Parade, part of the Merrie Monarch Festival festivities, goes through downtown Hilo starting at Pauahi St., through Kilauea Ave., merging with Keawe St., turning on Waianuenue Ave. and onto...
View ArticleAloha, Hilo: People, places and (beautiful) things
Seeking out lucky finds and smiling faces in Hilo during Merrie Monarch.
View ArticleHalau Na Kamalei wins overall title at Merrie Monarch
Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua under the direction of kumu hula Robert Cazimero claimed the title of overall winner at the 52nd Merrie Monarch Festival on Saturday night, with the highest combined score...
View ArticleHalau Na Kamalei o Lililehua makes a victorious return
Kumu Robert Cazimero’s Halau Na Kamalei o Lililehua made a triumphant return to the 52nd Merrie Monarch Festival, winning the overall title Saturday night 10 years after the Honolulu troupe last...
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