HILO >> The top two finishers in the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition were wahine halau.

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

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

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 ...

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

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.

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

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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 ...