The start of the Merrie Monarch competition is marked by a cultural celebration at Ho'ike night. Select whether each of the following should be a major factor, minor factor, or not a factor in ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In the ahupuaʻa of Punahou, which lies in the moku of Hilo on the beautiful island of Hawaiʻi, stands a roadway named in honor of the Merrie Monarch. We are speaking of Kal ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The seven esteemed judges of the Merrie Monarch Festival probably have the hardest jobs in the house. And this year, there’s a newcomer to the judges row: Uncle Wallis ...

In celebration of the Merrie Monarch Festival, Hawai‘i’s Finest is opening their Merrie Monarch Pop-Up Store in Hilo from Wednesday, April 23rd to Sunday, April 27th. After that, the store ...

Tune into Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition this week.

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - Just in time for the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival, an annual craft fair returns to showcase Hawaiian art, culture, and tradition. More than 150 local artisans and crafters ...

Two years ago, I‘ini Kahakalau was hoping to secure a booth at the iconic Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Craft Fair, which she calls the “Mecca of Hawaiian shopping.” While her business of ...

The Merrie Monarch Festival stage at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo is set, ready for dancers to put forth their best performances in the prestigious hula competition.

But the Merrie Monarch Festival is more than a competition; it’s also a celebration of Hawaiian culture and art. Additional events take place throughout the week, like the popular Merrie Monarch ...

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 ...