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Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off with Ho‘ike Night

The 61st Merrie Monarch Festival Ho'ike Night was held at the Edith Kanaka'ole Multi-Purpose Stadium on Wednesday in Hilo.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

April 3, 2024

Hawaii PhotosMerrie Monarch Festival

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People wait to enter the Edith Kanaka'ole Multi-Purpose Stadium for Ho‘ike Night.
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The celebration began with the introduction of the Royal Court with Mo'ikane represented by Russell Francis Kainoa Crabbe and Mo'iwahine represented by Ipolei Lindsey-Asing.
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Kumu hula Kaui Kanaka'ole on stage Wednesday night.
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Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard on stage Wednesday night.
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Students from Ke Kula o Nāwahīokalani‘ōpu‘u Laboratory PCS perform during the ‘Aha Punana Leo and 'Olelo Hawai'i segment of the Ho'ike.
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Members of Halau O Kekuhi on stage Wednesday night.
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The ‘Aha Punana Leo ohana are recognized on stage for its important work in the preservation and perpetuation of the Hawaiian language for over 40 years.
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Kumu hula Nalani Kanaka'ole on stage Wednesday night.
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The Makalapua Serenaders sing Hawai'i Pono’i.
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A member Halau O Kekuhi on stage Wednesday night.
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The evening wrapped with a Maori presentation by Awhina, Ora and Leilani Kihi.
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Kumu hula Huihui Kanahele-Mossman on stage Wednesday night.
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Halau O Kekuhi, led by kumu hula Nalani Kanaka'ole with Huihui Kanahele-Mossman and Kaui Kanaka'ole, present hula and oli.
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The evening wrapped with a Maori presentation by Awhina, Ora and Leilani Kihi.
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Halau O Kekuhi, led by kumu hula Nalani Kanaka'ole with Huihui Kanahele-Mossman and Kaui Kanaka'ole, present hula and oli.
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The evening wrapped with a Maori presentation by Awhina, Ora and Leilani Kihi.
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Halau O Kekuhi, led by kumu hula Nalani Kanaka'ole with Huihui Kanahele-Mossman and Kaui Kanaka'ole, present hula and oli.
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