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Merrie Monarch 2012

Merrie Monarch Festival 2012

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  • Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
  • Group Hula Kahiko
    April 13, 2012
  • Miss Aloha Hula: Auana
  • Miss Aloha Hula: Kahiko
  • Merrie Monarch, Day 1
    Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park
    April 11, 2012
  • 2011 Merrie Monarch winners
  • 2011: Merrie Monarch group Kahiko
  • 2011: Miss Aloha Hula: Auana
  • 2011: Miss Aloha Hula: Kahiko
  • Merrie Monarch: Ka Pa Hula O Kauanoe O Wa'ahila
    April 28, 2011

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    By Betty Shimabukuro
    The men of Halau I Ka Wekiu, above, were champions Saturday at the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, taking the men's titles for kahiko (ancient), auana (modern) and kane (men) overall. In vibrant purple the men performed "Pua Lawena," honoring Maui's Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm, in the auana competition. The halau, directed by Karl Veto Baker and Michael Casupang, took the overall title, with the women's group also scoring well. Halau I Ka Wekiu • Halau o ke ‘A‘ali‘i Ku Makani • Halau Mohala ‘Ilima; and more. Story »

     
    By Nina Wu
    @Caption1:Halau I Ka Wekiu, the big winner at this year's Merrie Monarch Festival, danced "Hano­hano Waimea," a tribute to Queen Kapiolani, Friday in the men's kahiko portion of the competition. HILO » For three days the best of hula was on a world stage during the 49th annual Merrie Monarch Festival.  Story »

     
    By Nina Wu
    For Rebecca Lilinoekekapahauomaunakea Sterling of Halau Mohala ‘Ilima, the path to the Miss Aloha Hula title was one of hard work and dedication as well as love for the dance, language and culture of Hawaii. Story »

     

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