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The Merrie Monarch hula festival kicks off in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island next week. It's celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The Conversation had the chance to sit down with Kimo Kahoano, who has had a front-row seat for 42 years as emcee of the premier hula event.
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Hālau hula took to the stage last Friday for the first night of group competition at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo. Every hālau has its own unique style that is passed down over the generations and honors each kumu hula’s distinct hula lineage. HPR’s Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has this story.
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After the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival’s pandemic-induced two-year hiatus, local businesses are taking advantage of crowds eager to do some Merrie Monarch-related shopping. HPR’s Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports.
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The host town of Hilo has been preparing for the influx of hula fans to the 59th Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. It's the first time since the pandemic began two years ago that hula dancers are competing before a live audience. HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports.
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The hula world is mourning the death of Hawaiian hula master Johnny Lum Ho on Sunday. One of his longtime dancers shared her memories of the beloved kumu hula with HPR’s Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi.
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For the first time, the Merrie Monarch Festival will be charging admission for the Wednesday night Hōʻike to be held on April 20.
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The Merrie Monarch Festival is back! Last year’s competition was canceled because of the pandemic, but hula returns this week to its biggest stage—and this year’s festival will look a little different.
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After canceling the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Merrie Monarch Festival is set for June 24, 25 and 26 without a live audience.Event…
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Organizers of the Merrie Monarch Festival announced there will be no live audience for the annual hula competition next year.Tickets to the spring event…
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With Merrie Monarch approaching late next month, hula h?lau across the state are beginning to prepare for the upcoming festival on Hawai‘i Island. For…