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The kane of Halau Na Mamo o Pu\u2018uanahulu, under the direction of kumu William \u201cSonny\u201d Ching and Lopaka Igarta-De Vera, danced during the kahiko portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival competition Friday. The Kapahulu-based halau was declared overall winner of the 53rd Merrie Monarch Festival. (Photo: Star-Advertiser)<\/p><\/div>\n

The blood, sweat and tears of hundreds of hula dancers, poured out in months and sometimes years of preparation, will culminate in the showcasing of their hula prowess at the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival.<\/p>\n

Last year’s Miss Aloha Hula<\/a> stunned the crowd with her hypnotic \u02bboli (<\/em>chant) in honor of Queen Ke\u014dp\u016bolani, King Kamehameha the Great’s most sacred wife.<\/p>\n

Hilo, and Hawai\u02bbi Island as a whole, represented well with spectacular showcases, such as H\u0101lau o Ka Ua Kani Lehua’s performance, under the direction of kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho, in honor of a revered white turtle, \u201cHonukea: Ka Honu Nui O Moloka\u2018i.\u201d During their captivating performance, the Hilo rain, for which their hula group is named, could be heard beginning to fall on the stadium roof over head. It was a “chicken skin” moment.<\/p>\n

This year’s week-long Merrie Monarch Festival runs April 16 – 22, 2017. See below for the line-up of events, list of dancers competing for the title of Miss Aloha Hula and the h\u0101lau hula<\/em>, hula groups, who will be entering the competition this year.<\/p>\n

The Merrie Monarch is streamed live online at www.merriemonarch.com\/live-streaming<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2017 Merrie Monarch Schedule of Events<\/h2>\n
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The wahine of Halau Hula Olana dance during the kahiko portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival competition 2016. (Photo: Star-Advertiser)<\/p><\/div>\n

Ho\u02bbolaule\u02bba (celebration)<\/strong>
\n9:00 a.m., Sunday, April 16th at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium. Free admission to watch performances by our local h\u0101lau.<\/p>\n

Free Mid-day Entertainment<\/strong>
\nDaily (Monday through Friday) entertainment at the Hilo Naniloa Hotel (12 p.m.), and the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel (1 p.m.).<\/p>\n

Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair<\/strong>
\n9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 19th through Friday, April 21st, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 22nd, at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.<\/p>\n

An annual favorite, this free event features local artists, crafters, and entertainment.<\/p>\n

H\u014d\u02bbike Performances<\/strong>
\n6:00 pm, Wednesday, April 19th at the Edith Kanaka\u02bbole Stadium. An exhibition night of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific. The performances are free to the public, no tickets required.<\/p>\n

Miss Aloha Hula<\/strong>
\n6:00 pm, Thursday, April 20th at the Edith Kanaka\u02bbole Stadium. Individual competition for the title of Miss Aloha Hula with contestants performing hula kahiko, hula \u02bbauana and oli (chanting).<\/p>\n

Group Hula Kahiko<\/strong>
\n6:00 pm, Friday, April 21st at the Edith Kanaka\u02bbole Stadium. H\u0101lau hula perform ancient style dances.<\/p>\n

Group Hula \u02bbAuana & Awards<\/strong>
\n6:00 pm, Saturday, April 22nd at the Edith Kanaka\u02bbole Stadium. H\u0101lau hula perform modern style dances with an awards presentation for all group winners.<\/p>\n

Merrie Monarch Royal Parade<\/strong>
\n10:30 am, Saturday, April 22nd. One of the festival’s most entertaining and fun events for the entire family, the parade begins and ends at Pauahi St. and winds through downtown Hilo (Kilauea Ave. – Keawe St. – Wai\u0101nuenue Ave. – Kamehameha Ave.).<\/p>\n

Event Locations<\/strong>
\nEdith Kanaka\u2018ole Tennis Stadium
\n350 Kalanikoa Street
\nHilo, Hawaii 96720<\/p>\n

Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium<\/strong>
\n323 Manono Street
\nHilo, Hawaii 96720<\/p>\n

2017 Merrie Monarch Miss Aloha Hula Participants<\/h2>\n
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Kayli Ka\u2019iulani Carr of Halau Hi\u2018iakainamakalehua. Carr won the title of Miss Aloha Hula at the 53rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival. (Photo: Star-Advertiser)<\/p><\/div>\n

1. Kumu Kapua Dalire-Moe \u2013 Leilani Nicole Wilson<\/p>\n

2. N\u0101 Kumu Kunewa Mook & Kau\u2018ion\u0101lani Kamana\u2018o \u2013 Julyen Machiko Kaloke Kaluna<\/p>\n

3. Kumu Lein\u0101\u2018ala Pavao Jardin \u2013 Amanda Hiwalei Aliser<\/p>\n

4. Kumu N\u0101pua Greig-Nakasone \u2013 Miriam Anuhea Kamakanaokealoha Hokoana Arakawa<\/p>\n

5. Kumu Maelia Loebenstein Carter \u2013 Ashlyn Kahelelani Ma\u2018a<\/p>\n

6. Kumu Chinky M\u0101hoe \u2013 Chelei Kameleonalani Kahalewai<\/p>\n

7. N\u0101 Kumu Tracie & Keawe Lopes \u2013 Ariana Ka\u2018ano\u2018ikehaik\u016bl\u014d\u2018ihia Kaliliok\u016b Akaka<\/p>\n

8. Kumu Kamaka Kukona \u2013 Leila Noelani Ku\u2018uleimomi Rodrigues<\/p>\n

9. N\u0101 Kumu Haunani & \u2018Iliahi Paredes \u2013 Leimakamae Maura Kea<\/p>\n

10. N\u0101 Kumu Robert Ka\u2018upu & Lono Padilla \u2013 Kelina Kiyoko Ke\u2018ano\u2018ilehua Tiffany Eldredge<\/p>\n

2017 Merrie Monarch H\u0101lau Hula Participants<\/h2>\n
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The wahine of Halau Mohala Ilima dance during the kahiko portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival competition 2016. (Photo: Star-Advertiser)<\/p><\/div>\n

1. H\u0101lau Hula Olana, N\u0101 Kumu Olana and Howard Ai & Shelsea Ai Apana (wahine)<\/p>\n

2. H\u0101lau I Ka W\u0113kiu, N\u0101 Kumu Karl Veto Baker & Michael Casupang (wahine & k\u0101ne)<\/p>\n

3. Ka P\u0101 Hula O Ka Lei Lehua, Kumu Snowbird Puananiopaoakalani Bento (wahine & k\u0101ne)<\/p>\n

4. Ka P\u0101 Hula O Kauanoe O Wa\u2018ahila, Kumu Maelia Loebenstein Carter (wahine)<\/p>\n

5. H\u0101lau Ka Liko Pua O Kalani\u0101kea, Kumu Kapua Dalire-Moe (wahine)<\/p>\n

6. H\u0101lau M\u014dhala \u2018Ilima, Kumu M\u0101puana de Silva (wahine)<\/p>\n

7. H\u0101lau Hula \u2018O Kahikilaulani, Kumu N\u0101h\u014dk\u016bokalani Gaspang (wahine & k\u0101ne)<\/p>\n

8. H\u0101lau N\u0101 Lei Kaumaka O Uka, Kumu N\u0101pua Greig-Nakasone (wahine)<\/p>\n

9. H\u0101lau Ka Lei Mokihana o Lein\u0101\u2018ala, Kumu Lein\u0101\u2018ala Pavao Jardin (wahine)<\/p>\n

10. Hula H\u0101lau O Kou Lima Nani \u0112, Kumu Iwalani Kalima (wahine)<\/p>\n

11. Hula H\u0101lau \u2018O Kamuela, N\u0101 Kumu Kunewa Mook & Kau\u2018ion\u0101lani Kamana\u2018o (wahine)<\/p>\n

12. H\u0101lau Hi\u2018iakain\u0101makalehua, N\u0101 Kumu Robert Ke\u2018ano Ka\u2018upu IV & Lono Padilla (wahine)<\/p>\n

13. H\u0101lau O Ka Hanu Lehua, Kumu Kamaka Kukona (wahine)<\/p>\n

14. H\u0101lau Manaola, Kumu Nani Lim Yap (wahine)<\/p>\n

15. Ka L\u0101 \u2018\u014cnohi Mai O Ha\u2018eha\u2018e, N\u0101 Kumu Tracie & Keawe Lopes (wahine)<\/p>\n

16. Kawaili\u2018ul\u0101, Kumu Chinky M\u0101hoe (wahine & k\u0101ne)<\/p>\n

17. Pukalani Hula Hale, Kumu Hi\u2018ilei Maxwell-Juan (wahine)<\/p>\n

18. H\u0101lau Kekuaokal\u0101\u2018au\u2018ala\u2018iliahi, N\u0101 Kumu Haunani & \u2018Iliahi Paredes (wahine & k\u0101ne)<\/p>\n

19. H\u0101lau Hula \u2018O N\u0101punaheleon\u0101pua, Kumu Rich Pedrina (k\u0101ne)<\/p>\n

20. Ke Kai O Kahiki, Kumu La\u2018akea Perry (k\u0101ne)<\/p>\n

21. Kawai\u2018ulaokal\u0101, Kumu Keli\u2018iho\u2018omalu Puchalski (k\u0101ne)<\/p>\n

22. H\u0101lau Hula O Kauhion\u0101mauna, Kumu Denise Kauhion\u0101mauna Kia Ramento (wahine)<\/p>\n

23. H\u0101lau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine, Kumu Ka\u2018ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval (wahine & k\u0101ne)<\/p>\n

2017 Merrie Monarch Judges<\/h2>\n
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The kane of Na Pua Me Kealoha dance during the kahiko portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival competition 2016. (Photo: Star-Advertiser)<\/p><\/div>\n

Ainsley Halemanu, Rachel Lahela Ka\u2018aihue, Pualani Kanaka\u2018ole Kanahele, Etua Lopes, Pi\u2018ilani Lua, Keali\u2018i Reichel, Kalena Silva<\/p>\n

For more information about the Merrie Monarch Festival, visit hawaii.com\/tag\/merrie-monarch-festival\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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