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.

Merrie Monarch Week is in full swing, with the community gearing up for the fun — and fashion — of Hōʻike Night, a free ...

During this Merrie Monarch Festival journey, Hālau Mōhala ʻIlima is gearing up for its 50th anniversary next January under ...

It’s Hōʻike Night, the free hula exhibition that proceeds the three nights of competition at the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival ...

Monarchs traveled to a remote part of Mexico, a journey they've made for thousands of years, and wintered there. Now tens of ...

It honors King David Kalākaua, the “Merrie Monarch,” and showcases the beauty of Hawaiian culture through hula competitions, arts fairs, and traditional performances. Whether you’re a ...

The fair, which is once again free of charge, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. “It’s the community that puts this whole ...