Merrie Monarch Festival 2013 results

Hawaii 24/7 Staff

A clean sweep for perennial favorite, Kawailiula of Oahu, and its’ kumu Chinky Mahoe.

At the 50th annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Kawailiula dominated the men’s categories, winning first place in kane kahiko, auana and kane overall.

Meanwhile, Halau Moahala Ilima took first place in women’s kahiko and wahine overall.

The three-day festival showcases the best of hula on the famous stage at Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.

On Thursday evewning, 12 solo dancers vied for the title of Miss Aloha Hula. This year, the crown went to Manalani Mili Hokoana English of Maui.

On Friday and Saturday nights, the competition featured a total of 29 groups – including 18 wahine (women) and 11 kane (men) halau — in the kahiko (ancient) and auana (modern) categories.

This year was the 50th Merrie Monarch Festival.

Overall Winner

Kawailiula, Chinky Mahoe, Kailua, Oahu – 1,155 points

Wahine Kahiko

1. Halau Mohala Ilima, kumu Mapuana de Silva, Kailua, Oahu – 570 points

2. Hula Halau O Kamuela, Kauionalani Kamanao and Kunewa Mook, Kalihi & Waimanalo, Oahu – 568 points (tie breaker 795 points)

3. Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leinaala, Kumu Leinaala Pavao Jardin Kalaheo, Kauai – 568 points (tie breaker 786 points)

4. Ka La Onohi Mai O Haehae, Tracie and Keawe Lopes, Kahauiki, Oahu – 565 points

5. Halau Hula Olana, Kumu Olana and Howard Ai, Puuloa, Oahu – 554 points

Wahine Auana

1. Keolalaulani Halau Olapa O Laka, Aloha Dalire, Heeia, Oahu and Hilo, Hawaii – 585 points

2. Hula Halau O Kamuela, Kauionalani Kamanao and Kunewa Mook, Kalihi & Waimanalo, Hawaii – 583 points

3. Halau Mohala Ilima, kumu Mapuana de Silva, Kailua, Oahu – 582 points

4. Ka La Onohi Mai O Haehae, Tracie and Keawe Lopes, Kahauiki, Oahu – 577 points

5. Halau Hula O Kahikilaulani, Nahokuokalani Gaspang, Hilo, Hawaii – 572 points

Wahine Overall

1. Halau Mohala Ilima, kumu Mapuana de Silva, Kailua, Oahu – 1,152 points

2. Hula Halau O Kamuela, Kauionalani Kamanao and Kunewa Mook, Kalihi & Waimanalo, Oahu – 1,151 points

3. Ka La Onohi Mai O Haehae, Tracie and Keawe Lopes, Kahauiki, Oahu – 1,142 points

Kane Kahiko

1. Kawailiula, Chinky Mahoe, Kailua, Oahu – 566 points

2. Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi, Kumu Iliahi and Haunani Paredes, Wailuku, Maui – 565 points (tiebreaker 789 points)

3. Ke Kai O Kahiki, Laakea Perry, Waianae, Oahu – 565 points (tiebreaker 787 points)

4. Halau Hula O Kahikilaulani, Nahokuokalani Gaspang, Hilo, Hawaii – 562 points

Kane Auana

1. Kawailiula, Chinky Mahoe, Kailua, Oahu – 589 points

2. Halau I Ka Wekiu, Karl Veto Baker and Michael Casupang, Pauoa, Oahu – 586 points

3. Halau Hula O Kahikilaulani, Nahokuokalani Gaspang, Hilo, Hawaii – 579 points

4. Halau Kekuaokalaaualailiahi, Kumu Iliahi and Haunani Paredes, Wailuku, Maui – 570 points

Kane Overall

1. Kawailiula, Chinky Mahoe, Kailua, Oahu – 1,155 points

2. Halau I Ka Wekiu, Karl Veto Baker and Michael Casupang, Pauoa, Oahu – 1,145 points

3. Halau Hula O Kahikilaulani, Nahokuokalani Gaspang, Hilo, Hawaii – 1,141 points

— Find out more:
www.merriemonarch.com

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