Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao, Kumu Leina’ala Pavao Jardin, Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina’ala winner of the title of Miss ...

Hōʻike Night was a perfect prelude to the beginning of the 3 nights of competition during this year’s 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, packed full of phenomenal performances by groups ...

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 Lei Mokihana o ...

The first night of competition at the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium saw contestants performing hula kahiko, hula ʻauana and oli (chant).

“I’m just thankful. I’m going to take it all in, soak it all up and like kumu said, go back and thank God,” the new Miss Aloha Hula said afterward. Pavao is the niece of kumu hula Leina ...

Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao is the reigning Miss Aloha Hula. She is also a member of the HGEA as a registered nurse with the Department of Health. She shares why it is important to return to her ...

Out of Hilo, Hālau Hula ‘O Kahikilaulani, under the direction of Kumu Nāhōkūokalani Gaspang, performed the kahiko mele “He ʻĀina Maikaʻi Aʻo Waipiʻo.” The dancers conveyed the beauty of the valley and ...

KAHULUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Thirteen dancers will be taking the Merrie Monarch stage Thursday night vying for the title of Miss Aloha Hula. One contestant from Maui will be dancing about her life story.

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - Thirteen dancers took the Merrie Monarch stage Thursday night vying for the title of Miss Aloha Hula. The first night of competition at the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival at ...

A 23-year-old registered nurse from Kauai was crowned Miss Aloha Hula 2025 Thursday night. Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina‘ala took home the most prestigious award ...

HILO, Hawai'i (Island News) -- Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao has been crowned Miss Aloha Hula 2025. She hails from Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leinā'ala in Kalaheo, Kaua'i, under the guidance of her ...