Halau Kawaili’ula of Oahu under the direction of kumu hula Chinky Mahoe was named the overall winner of the 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival on Saturday night with a combined 1,180 points.

OVERALL 1. Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka La — Kumu Kaleo Trinidad; Honolulu, Oahu; 1,194 points 2. Ka La Onohi Mai O Haehae — Kumu Tracie and Keawe Lopes; Puahuula, Koolaupolo, Oahu; 1,178 ...

The Merrie Monarch Royal Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pauahi Street in downtown Hilo. Winners will be announced following the conclusion of Saturday night’s competition.

Courtesy Merrie Monarch Festival / BRUCE OMORI photo While ... When the kane overall winner was announced, “Haunani and I looked at each other in complete shock,” ‘Iliahi Paredes said.

One is the coveted Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo which is about ... until March 18 by clicking here. The winners will be revealed on March 29.