Merrie Monarch Festival volunteers Lori, left, and Nahali‘a model this year’s festival T-shirts, while Nahali‘a holds the signature tote bag. The adult tees come in sizes ranging from small to 4XL ...

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 ...

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HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - Just in time for the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival, an annual craft fair returns to showcase Hawaiian art, culture, and tradition. More than 150 local artisans and crafters are ...

HILO — The top two finishers in the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition were wahine halau. During the awards ceremony following Saturday night’s Group Hula ‘Auana (modern hula) ...

WAIKAPU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Flights are just one of the many expenses for halau heading to Hilo for the Merrie Monarch Festival. But they will tell you, they are proud to pay every penny to compete at ...

HILO >> The top two finishers in the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition were wahine halau. During the awards ceremony following Saturday night’s Group Hula ‘Auana (modern hula) ...

As the renowned Merrie Monarch Festival returns to Hilo for a 62nd year, the Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair will once again be offering anyone who didn’t score tickets a free way to ...

LIHUE, Hawaii (Island News) - Kaua'i hālau, Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala, has competed at Merrie Monarch for 13 years, placing in at least one category every single year. This year, they brought home ...

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao shares her experience at Merrie Monarch and how she captured the coveted Miss Aloha Hula title. Niece of Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin of Hālau Ka ...