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What You Need To Know About the 2024 Prince Lot Hula Festival
Now in its 47th year the annual celebration of hula on Oʻahu continues to draw thousands of locals and visitors.
Everything You Need To Know About the 2024 Pan-Pacific Festival
The Pan-Pacific Festival returns after a five-year break with performances by international and local artists, a ho‘olaule‘a and a bon dance.
8 Flowers and Lei You'll See at the Merrie Monarch Festival
These flowers—some native to the Islands—have special meaning in Hawaiian culture.
Old Lahaina Lūʻau on Maui is Back and Better Than Ever
The popular lūʻau returns to continue nearly 40 years of Hawaiian tradition and culture.
How to Watch the Merrie Monarch Festival 2024
Here's how you can watch Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition live.
A Modern Twist on the Old Kodak Hula Show Coming to Waikīkī Soon
The new Kilohana Hula Show will debut at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell on Feb. 15.
WATCH: The 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival Winning Performances
See some of the best performances from the 60th Merrie Monarch Contest here.
A Beginner’s Glossary to the Merrie Monarch Festival
Do you know the meaning of hoʻolauleʻa? Here’s a helpful list of common terms and definitions you may hear while watching the Merrie Monarch Festival this week.
What to Know About the 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival
The highly anticipated hula event returns in April with a live audience and a limited number of invited guests. If you’re not among them, you can still check it out. Here’s how.
Q&A with Renowned Waikīkī Hula Dancer Kanoelehua “Kanoe” Miller
Iconic hula dancer Kanoelehua “Kanoe” Miller returned to the stage at the Halekūlani in Waikīkī last October.
Cultural Entertainment Returns to Royal Hawaiian Center
Enjoy live Hawaiian music and cultural classes again at this popular Waikīkī shopping and entertainment complex.
Hear from the Misses We Miss from Past Merrie Monarch Festivals
Insights and inspiration from former five Miss Aloha Hulas.
How to Watch the Virtual 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival
What you need to know to watch the prestigious hula competition in Hilo from home.
How Hālau, Artisans and Hawaiʻi’s Hula Community are Dealing with Merrie Monarch's Cancellation
The 57th annual festival was scheduled to run from April 12 to 18.
Hawaii’s Oldest and Largest Noncompetitive Hula Celebration Happens This Weekend
Hula halau and cultural practitioners prepare for a weekend of tradition at the 42nd annual Prince Lot Hula Festival.
How to Watch the 2019 Merrie Monarch Festival
What you need know to watch the Merrie Monarch Festival competition live from your computer or television.
The Legacy of Hawaii's Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival
Thousands of graceful hula feet have danced in honor of Kamehameha V at Hawaii’s oldest and largest noncompetitive hula celebration.
The Complete 2018 Merrie Monarch Festival Winners List
See which of Hawaii’s top halau hula won.
Street Style: 2018 Merrie Monarch Festival
Colorful patterns adorned with lauhala hats and lei were a common sight on the streets of Hilo during Merrie Monarch week.
Your Events Guide to the 2018 Merrie Monarch Festival
In a week full of hula and Hawaiian culture, there’s a lot to see and do in Hilo.
The Complete 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Winners List
The full rundown of who won on hula's biggest night.
Why Panaewa Forest is a Favorite Location for Merrie Monarch-Bound Hula Practitioners
The Big Island forest continues to be incredibly important to cultural practitioners today.
