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Merrie Monarch 2011 results

Merrie Monarch 2011 results

Complete results from the 48th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival 2011 Hula Competition April 28-30, Hilo Miss Aloha Hula 1. 1,071 points – Tori Hulali Canha Halau Kealaokamaile Kumu Hula Kealii Reichel Wailuku, Maui 2. 1,068 – Manalani Mili Hokoana English Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka Na Kumu Hula Napua Greig Makua & Kahulu Maluo-Huber [...]


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Merrie Monarch 2010: Halau Ke Kai O Kahiki & Halau Kealaokamaile

Merrie Monarch 2010: Halau Ke Kai O Kahiki & Halau Kealaokamaile

Kumu O’Brian Eselu wins Lokalia Montgomery Perpetual Trophy for second straight year; says he’ll be back next year

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47th Merrie Monarch: Miss Aloha Hula Mahealani Hirao-Solem

47th Merrie Monarch: Miss Aloha Hula Mahealani Hirao-Solem

Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Contributing Editor Mahealani Mika Hirao-Solem was crowned Miss Aloha Hula 2010 on Thursday at the Merrie Monarch Festival. With 1,082 points, she was recognized for her confidence and comfortable manner on stage. Hirao-Solem, 24, of Oahu’s Hula Halau O Kamuela, also was praised for her immaculate costumes and bright smile. [...]


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Hawaiian, Merrie Monarch Festival showcase hula on Web site

Hawaiian, Merrie Monarch Festival showcase hula on Web site

MEDIA RELEASE The world’s premier festival celebrating hula – the Merrie Monarch Festival – now has a world-class Web site showcasing its culture, people and artistry for fans of hula worldwide. The Merrie Monarch Festival begins this week with the legendary, sold-out hula competition taking place April 8-10 at Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium in Hilo. [...]


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Kumu hula Rae Fonseca dies at 56 on Oahu

Kumu hula Rae Fonseca dies at 56 on Oahu

Less than 24 hours after the death of Dottie Thompson, the Big Island lost yet another hula standout in kumu hula Rae Kahiki Fonseca, aka Ray Fonseca. He was 56.

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Dottie Thompson, Merrie Monarch matriarch, dies at 88

Dottie Thompson, Merrie Monarch matriarch, dies at 88

Hilo treasure dedicated her life to perpetuating Hawaii culture through hula and her beloved Merrie Monarch festival

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Merrie Monarch 2009 results

Merrie Monarch 2009 results

46th annual Merrie Monarch  April 16-18, Edith Kanakaole Stadium, Hilo OVERALL HALAU WINNERS 1. Ke Kai O Kahiki, kumu hula O’Brian Eselu 2. Halau Na Mamo O Puuanahulu, kumu hula Sonny Ching OVERALL (WAHINE)  1. Halau Na Mamo O Puuanahulu, kumu hula Sonny Ching – 1,142 pts 2. Halau O Kamuela, kumu hula Kauionalani Kamanao [...]


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Hoolaulea kicks-off Merrie Monarch Festival week

Hoolaulea kicks-off Merrie Monarch Festival week

The annual Merrie Monarch Festival Hoolaulea treated the public to music and hula at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium Sunday

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Uncle George to be honored by Freemasons

Uncle George to be honored by Freemasons

Photo by Rick Ogata Big Island kumu hula legend Uncle George Naope will be honored later his month for his efforts to perpetuate the Hawaiian art. A co-founder and one of the first judges at the Merrie Monarch Festival, Naope will be inducted into the Lodge Le Progres, the oldest Freemason lodge in Hawaii. The [...]


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