Merrie Monarch Festival
Tickets for the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival on Sale Now
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New Exhibit Celebrating Aloha Wear Opens at the Honolulu Museum of Art
View 53 garments of aloha wear at "Fashioning Aloha," an exhibit that highlights how the designs we see today are influenced by a mix of Hawai‘i’s culture and history.
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.
How to Watch the Merrie Monarch Festival 2024
Here's how you can watch Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition live.
WATCH: The 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival Winning Performances
See some of the best performances from the 60th Merrie Monarch Contest here.
How to Watch the Merrie Monarch Festival 2023
Hawaiʻi's premier hula competition is back for another year, and here's how you can watch it happen live.
Your Primer to the 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival
After three years of pandemic disruptions, the festival is back in full force and celebrating its 60th anniversary. Here’s what you need to know about the festival, which runs from April 9-15.
Learn About the Magic Behind the Microphone at the Merrie Monarch Festival
Musical manaʻo from three of Hawaiian music’s extraordinary musicians and Merrie Monarch veterans as they prepare to take the stage to support hālau in the 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival.
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.
Aloha Friday Picks: ‘Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’
This weekend sure is going to be a busy one!
Hear from the Misses We Miss from Past Merrie Monarch Festivals
Insights and inspiration from former five Miss Aloha Hulas.
Meet This Hilo Fashion Designer, Mompreneur and Longtime Merrie Monarch Supporter
Simply Sisters fashion designer Regina “Lola” Miller shares her passion for aloha wear with pieces inspired by her love for family, hula and Hilo
Aloha Friday Picks: It's Sunflower Season!
Walk through a sunflower field, prep for the Merrie Monarch Festival and listen to Paula Fuga's new album, Rain on Sunday, this weekend.
How to Watch the Virtual 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival
What you need to know to watch the prestigious hula competition in Hilo from home.
The Complete 2019 Merrie Monarch Festival Winners List
See which hula halau came out on top.
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 5 Best Festivals in Hawai‘i
Our readers’ favorite events in 2019 that showcase the culture, food and entertainment of the islands.
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.
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.
Merrie Monarch Festival Bingo Cards for Your Viewing Party
We've got the perfect bingo cards for all three nights of epic competition.
