Competition kicked off Thursday night at the 2025 Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo with the soloist competition. Thirteen ...

Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao, Kumu Leina’ala Pavao Jardin, Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina’ala winner of the title of Miss ...

The Merrie Monarch Festival began yesterday, April 20, in Hilo. For those lucky enough to attend festival, it’s more than a ...

One contestant from Maui will be dancing about her life story. “Lexi definitely has a story to tell,” said Iliahi Paredes, ...

Out of Hilo, Hālau Hula ‘O Kahikilaulani, under the direction of Kumu Nāhōkūokalani Gaspang, performed the kahiko mele “He ...

Using traditions passed down from his grandmother, owner Chase Keoki Wang teaches the ancient art of Hula, emphasizing that it’s more than just a dance—it's the preservation of Hawaiian heritage.

She said she knew she had strong competition from other dancers who “are absolutely amazing.” Kamakaokalani danced to “Lei No Kapi’olani” for her hula kahiko, or ancient hula.

Construction will begin this month on the 47,000-square-foot facility in Wailuku, representing a permanent place to honor and ...