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

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.

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

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

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 ...

Merrie Monarch Festival concluded the Royal Parade through downtown Hilo. Select whether each of the following should be a ...