Decision to cancel Merrie Monarch praised
A Kona kumu hula whose halau was set to compete at the 57th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival said he thinks the cancellation of the festival is the best decision for our people, our culture and the safety of everybody.
Merrie Monarch Festival cancels amid COVID-19 concerns
The 2020 Merrie Monarch Festival has been cancelled due to concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to a post this afternoon on its Facebook page.
Merrie Monarch: The show will go on
The Merrie Monarch Festival, Hilos biggest event of the year, will go on as scheduled next month, according to festival organizers.
Oahu halau wins Merrie Monarch; wahine take top three spots
Hula Halau O Kamuela of Kalihi and Waimanalo, Oahu, took home the top honors at the 56th Annual Merrie Monarch Festivals hula competition.
Oahu halau wins 56th Merrie Monarch; wahine nab top three spots
Oahus Hula Halau O Kamuela took home the top honors at the 56th Annual Merrie Monarch Festivals hula competition at the Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.
2019 Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade results
2019 Merrie Monarch Royal Parade results
Five venues offer Merrie Monarch-related shopping experiences
‘Imiloa presents Merrie Monarch cultural enrichment programs
In celebration of the 56th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, Imiloa Astronomy Center is hosting three days of cultural enrichment programming Wednesday through Friday, April 24-26. This series is organized annually at Imiloa to complement and honor Merrie Monarchs major purpose the perpetuation, preservation and promotion of the art of hula and Hawaiian culture through education.
Merrie Monarch Ho‘olaule‘a draws thousands
A beautiful Easter Sunday in Hilo marked an auspicious start to the 56th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
Merrie Monarch traffic change
In conjunction with the 56th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo.
Merrie Monarch merchandise now available
From left, Daisy Kamohai, Jo Loa and Lori Veincent model the 2019 Merrie Monarch poster, womens-fit T-shirt, hooded sweatshirt, tote bag and unisex adult T-shirt design Tuesday outside of the Merrie Monarch office in Hilo. This years adult, womens fitted, womens regular and youth T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, tote bags, caps and posters are for sale at the Merrie Monarch office at 865 Piilani St. in Hilo. Call the office at 935-9168 for more information.
Airbnb hits record Merrie Monarch high
Maui halau wins Merrie Monarch
A Maui halau was the big overall winner at the 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition.
An ancient art: Merrie Monarch group hula kahiko competition features 29 performances
Merrie Monarch Ho‘ike celebrates Hokule‘a voyagers
In a moving ceremony, all 12 living original crew members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society canoe Hokule‘a were honored Wednesday night at the Merrie Monarch Festival’s free Ho‘ike hula exhibition.
Traffic change for Merrie Monarch Festival
In conjunction with the 55th annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo.
‘Imiloa celebrating Merrie Monarch: Center hosting series of cultural enrichment programs
Dressed up for Merrie Monarch
Daisy Kamohai and Lori Veincent model the 2018 Merrie Monarch Festival shirts while displaying a tote bag and poster Wednesday afternoon at the Merrie Monarch Festival Office in Hilo. The merchandise is available at the office, 865 Piilani St. in Hilo. Shirts range in price from $13 for a youth T-shirt to $43 for an embroidered crested sweatshirt. Tote bags are $18, and posters are $5. The Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off Sunday, April 1.
