HILO >> The top two finishers in the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition were wahine halau.

1. Sala said he’s been coming to Merrie Monarch since 1995. “There’s still this down-home warmth about being in Hilo, being with Hawaiians practicing culture,” said Sala, who is also a ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Merrie Monarch Festival began yesterday, April 20, in Hilo. For those lucky enough to attend festival, it’s more than a hula competition. It’s a powerful lesson in ...

Maui will be well-represented at this year’s Merrie Monarch hula competition, which begins today on Hawaii Island. Dancers from four Maui halau will grace the stage during the competition ...