Pavao’s journey to this moment is deeply rooted in her family’s hula traditions. As the niece of renowned kumu hula Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin, Pavao has been immersed in hula since childhood. Her ...

The prestigious Merrie Monarch Festival wrapped up competition this weekend in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island. Like every year, the ...

Hula Halau ‘O Kamuela, an Oahu halau under the direction of na kumu hula Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionalani Kamana‘o, won the overall ...

The wāhine of Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kauʻionālani Kamanaʻo won the overall title at the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, in Hilo Hawaiʻi.

Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o performs Friday, April 25, ...

This year, the overall festival winner was Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kau’ionalani Kamana’o with 1,216 points. The O’ahu-based group dominated in both ancient ...

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Friday’s night’s kahiko (ancient) performance received a standing ovation and Saturday’s joyful song about Waipiʻo is sure to ...

The Oʻahu-based hālau was named the overall winner after 27 performances in the kahiko and ‘auana competitions.

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HILO, Hawaiʻi (Island News) -- Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela was named the overall winner of the 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival. This ...