In anticipation of the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, we would like to share a brief history of the beloved art and tradition that is hula. #hawaii #hula #aupunipalapala #merriemonarch | Kanaeokana
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In anticipation of the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, we would like to share a brief history of the beloved art and tradition that is hula. #hawaii #hula #aupunipalapala #merriemonarch | Kanaeokana
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Founded by Edith Kanaʻole, treasured Hawaiian composer, dancer, scholar, teacher and the person for whom the Merrie Monarch stadium is named, Hālau o Kekuhi is celebrated for their mastery of the hula ʻaihaʻa. A tradition that spans over two decades, Hālau o Kekuhi's opening hula at the Merrie Monarch hōʻike night is a highly anticipated performance of the annual festival. While it may be a different experience this year away from the electric atmosphere of a packed Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium, it
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Founded by Edith Kanaʻole, treasured Hawaiian composer, dancer, scholar, teacher and the person for whom the Merrie Monarch stadium is named, Hālau o Kekuhi is celebrated for their mastery of the hula ʻaihaʻa. A tradition that spans over two decades, Hālau o Kekuhi's opening hula at the Merrie Monarch hōʻike night is a highly anticipated performance of the annual festival. While it may be a different experience this year away from the electric atmosphere of a packed Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium, it
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Mahalo nui to Robert Cazimero for joining us in studio and sharing his manaʻo (thoughts) and memories surrounding hula and Merrie Monarch. | Merrie Monarch Festival
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Mahalo nui to Robert Cazimero for joining us in studio and sharing his manaʻo (thoughts) and memories surrounding hula and Merrie Monarch. | Merrie Monarch Festival
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Exploring Merrie Monarch Festival and Hawaiian Culture
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Exploring Merrie Monarch Festival and Hawaiian Culture
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The kahiko competition has begun! Taking the stage for the first time – the men of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala, under the direction of Kumu Hula Leinaʻala Pavao Jardin, perform a hula kuolo and use the ipu heke to create the beautiful imagery of Mt. Haʻupu on Kauaʻi as well as Mokulēʻia and Halemano on Oʻahu. As a tribute to Queen Kapiʻolani, granddaughter of Kauaʻi's King Kaumualiʻi, this mele sews beautiful imagery of Kauaʻi and Oʻahu together as a reverant depiction of her lofty status
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The kahiko competition has begun! Taking the stage for the first time – the men of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala, under the direction of Kumu Hula Leinaʻala Pavao Jardin, perform a hula kuolo and use the ipu heke to create the beautiful imagery of Mt. Haʻupu on Kauaʻi as well as Mokulēʻia and Halemano on Oʻahu. As a tribute to Queen Kapiʻolani, granddaughter of Kauaʻi's King Kaumualiʻi, this mele sews beautiful imagery of Kauaʻi and Oʻahu together as a reverant depiction of her lofty status
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Halau Hula Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka Lā honors Edith Kanakaʻole at Halemaʻumaʻu, where the majestic landscape and history inspired her many contributions to the Hawaiian people. The halau reflects on the beauty of Halemaumau as the inspiration of their performance. | Merrie Monarch Festival
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The 56th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival . . . welina - April 21 through April 27. | Merrie Monarch Festival
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Kumu Noenoe Zuttermeister-Lewis gives us her insight and shares her impressions on this year's unique Merrie Monarch festival. Stream the broadcast at hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch | Merrie Monarch Festival
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A look behind the scenes with the family that prepares the delicious food served at the 60th Merrie Monarch Festival. | Merrie Monarch Festival
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Kūhiō Lewis of the Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement talk-story with Amy and Manu about the Pop-up Mākeke collaboration with the Merrie Monarch festival this year. Stream the broadcast at hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch. | Merrie Monarch Festival
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E nānā mai i kēia hula kahiko a nā wahine o Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua, ma lalo o nā Kumu Hula Robert Ka‘upu IV & Lono Padilla, "Pau Ke Aho I Nā Kahawai Lau O Hilo". Ma kekahi mahele o ka moʻokaʻao ʻo Hiʻiakaikapoliopele, koho ʻo ia i ka holo i ō ka ululāʻau weliweli, kahi e noho ai ʻo Panaʻewa, he moʻo nui ʻino. I loko o kona ʻike leʻa i ka nui hakakā a paio e pono ana, kia ikaika ʻo ia ma ke kuleana e hoʻokō ʻia. Oiai kākou i loko o kēia wā ʻīnea e hoʻoluhi, no nā wāhine o Hiʻiakaināmakalehua,
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Under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Haunani & ‘Iliahi Paredes, the wahine of Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi peform “Nani Wale Paunau” Nani Wale Paunau was composed by Kumu Hula ʹIliahi Paredes in honor of their dear friend, Uncle Samuel Kalani Ako, of Lāhainā, Maui and its rich history. Held in great regard by the aliʹi of old, Paunau, an older, less known inoa ʹāina for a prominent section of Lāhainā, was a treasure trove of beauty and a wondrous sight to behold! Groves of ʹulu, niu, wauke, and
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Raising the Merrie Monarch Stage
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2024 Merrie Monarch Festival: Hula for the Queen
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