Merrie Monarch

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Merrie Monarch ticket refunds are available, though some opt to donate the money

The money donated will be distributed among the halau that were set to participate.

By

Dillon Ancheta

Oahu dancer earns coveted Miss Aloha Hula title at Merrie Monarch

By

HNN Staff

Here’s how to watch Merrie Monarch 2019 on air or online

By

Dillon Ancheta

A lei-making contest will be held in Hilo during the Merrie Monarch Festival next month.

Published July 21, 2018 at 6:03 AM

For the first time since it's beginnings in 1976, the annual Keiki Hula Competition will be broadcast live on KFVE this month.

By

Dillon Ancheta

Published July 10, 2018 at 2:47 PM

Can’t get enough Merrie Monarch? Tune in to the ‘Best Of Merrie Monarch’ show

It's been one week since Merrie Monarch 2018 came to an end, but if you're a hula lover, there's a good chance you can't get enough of it.

By

Dillon Ancheta

Published April 14, 2018 at 8:41 PM

Waianae halau goes viral (again) for sizzling post-Merrie Monarch workout

The kane of a halau in Waianae are getting a fair amount of attention for their post-Merrie Monarch workout regimen.

By

Olivia Peterkin

Published April 9, 2018 at 11:02 PM

PHOTOS: Best of Merrie Monarch 2018

PHOTOS: Best of Merrie Monarch 2018

Published April 9, 2018 at 6:00 PM

As Merrie Monarch ends, the sleepy town of Hilo returns to its normal pace

When the Merrie Monarch Festival comes to Hilo, the normally sleepy town awakens with the hustle and bustle of adoring hula fans from around the world.

By

Dillon Ancheta

Published April 9, 2018 at 1:25 AM

Merrie Monarch Festival/ Video

SOTR Merrie Monarch: Leilani Estates Community Association Board Member Heath Dalton

SOTR Merrie Monarch: Hawaii Recording Artist & Entertainer Iwalani Ho'omanawanui Apo

SOTR Merrie Monarch: Hawaii County Civil Defense Talmadge Magno

SOTR Merrie Monarch: Rat Lungworm

SOTR Merrie Monarch: Kumu Hula Kaleo Trinidad

SOTR Merrie Monarch: Eruption Recovery

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Maui halau takes top honors at Merrie Monarch Festival

The ladies of Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka are the 2018 overall Merrie Monarch Festival champions.

By

Mileka Lincoln

Published April 8, 2018 at 7:28 AM

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