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Enjoy an evening of Hawaiian hula and music with Haunani’s Aloha Expressions at the Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

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Kumu O’Brian Eselu wins Lokalia Montgomery Perpetual Trophy for second straight year; says he’ll be back next year

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Hula skills centerstage at the world’s premier hula showcase in Hilo

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MEDIA RELEASE The world’s premier festival celebrating hula – the Merrie Monarch Festival – now has a world-class Web site showcasing its culture, people and artistry for fans of hula worldwide. The Merrie Monarch Festival begins this week with the legendary, sold-out hula competition taking place April 8-10 at Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium in Hilo. […]

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The 3rd annual E Mau Ana Ka Hula – a tribute to King David Kalakaua Saturday (Nov 21) at Keauhou Beach Resort hosted by Kumu Keala Ching.

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Members of Beamer-Solomon Halau O Poohala perform during kahiko competition for the 2009 Moku O Keawe International Hula Festival at Waikoloa Bowl Thursday (Nov 5).

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The celebration continues 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (Nov 7), including a Hawaiian service at 1 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Kaniela Akaka.

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In a special appearance under the stars, Ms. Amy Hānaiali‘i performs her special blend of Hawaiian music Sunday, November 8 in the Waikoloa Bowl at Queens’ Gardens, as part of the Moku O Keawe International Festival. Her concert caps off the celebration of hula and related arts during “Hō‘ike,” a traditional presentation, where the Festival’s […]

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Big Island kumu hula will be remembered for his role in creating Merrie Monarch Festival and his deep love of Hawaii’s performing arts

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Lei‘anuenue Reveira, left, and Momi Wheeler demonstrate how kapa (bark cloth) is made at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Photos and video of the event.

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  MEDIA RELEASE West Hawaii na kumu hula join celebrated entertainers onstage 4:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at the Waikoloa Bowl for Hoike 2009, to create a memorable evening of Hawaiian music and hula under the stars.  Doors will open at 3:30pm. Creator of the event Kumu Hula Keala Ching has named the production “Pili […]

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46th annual Merrie Monarch  April 16-18, Edith Kanakaole Stadium, Hilo OVERALL HALAU WINNERS 1. Ke Kai O Kahiki, kumu hula O’Brian Eselu 2. Halau Na Mamo O Puuanahulu, kumu hula Sonny Ching OVERALL (WAHINE)  1. Halau Na Mamo O Puuanahulu, kumu hula Sonny Ching – 1,142 pts 2. Halau O Kamuela, kumu hula Kauionalani Kamanao […]

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  Merrie Monarch, the granddaddy of hula competitions, is slated for this week. Although the actual dancing isn’t until later in the week, a myriad other events are on the schedule in and around Hilo: Monday – Saturday Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Hawaiian Quilt Show at Wailoa Center Wednesday-Saturday – 8:30 a.m. […]

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The annual Merrie Monarch Festival Hoolaulea treated the public to music and hula at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium Sunday

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