PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
April 9, 2018
The 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival brought out the best in Hawaiian spirit and artistry last weekend at Edith Kanakaole Stadium in Hilo. Kumu hula Napua Greig of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka o Uka of Maui took the overall title with her soloist Shalia Kapuau‘ionalani Kikuyo Kamakaokalani named Miss Aloha Hula; her troupe took first in the wahine auana competition.
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