Christopher Maurer | Lacey, Washington Pacific Islanders did wear plant-based clothing for ritual and ... The musicians and dancers, generally Native Hawaiians, could not find ti leaf, so they ...

It’s Hōʻike Night, the free hula exhibition that proceeds the three nights of competition at the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival. There’s no tickets. Those who arrive early for the 6 p.m. event get the ...