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The sweet smells of competition
The sweet smells of competitionFlowers and plants also provide a colorful sight Before you see the parking lot full of cars or the 4,000 fans standing in line, clutching the most precious piece of...
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The History of the Merrie Monarch
The History of the Merrie MonarchThe Merrie Monarch Festival honors King David La’amea Kalakaua, Hawaii’s last king, who reigned from 1874 to 1891. Kalakaua, nicknamed the “Merrie Monarch,” is credited...
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Hilo celebrates ‘Olympics of hula’
Hilo celebrates ‘Olympics of hula’An international audience has come to know a singular Hawaiian art form through the venerable annual festival In the earliest days of the Merrie Monarch Festival,...
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As halau come and go, hula continues to evolve
As halau come and go, hula continues to evolveThe 50th Merrie Monarch Festival is just as much about looking back as it is about moving forward. This year, 26 halau — 15 from Oahu, four from Hawaii...
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Hau’oli dancers, first winners at festival, to return for encore
Hau’oli dancers, first winners at festival, to return for encoreSeven dancers made up the Hau’oli Hula Maids who were named overall winner of the Merrie Monarch Festival’s first competition in 1971....
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Televising hulafest is a big-league production
Televising hulafest is a big-league productionEven though it will be business as usual for those involved with the live telecast of this week’s Merrie Monarch Festival, the significance of the 50th...
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Merrie Monarch cuts loose with a night of dance, fun for participants
Merrie Monarch cuts loose with a night of dance, fun for participantsThis year’s Wednesday night Hoike at the 50th Merrie Monarch Festival — featuring a reunion of Hawaii’s most noted kumu hula and...
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5 Things We Love: Merrie Monarch
5 Things We Love: Merrie Monarch5 Things We Love is a shortlist of newly discovered stuff you have got to see, hear, wear, use or eat. What are you loving this week? • Wear headgear Auntie Dottie style...
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This is Hula: Sharing the sights and sounds
This is Hula: Sharing the sights and soundsAnticipation. If there is one word that could describe Hilo and the Merrie Monarch Festival, that might be it: anticipation. Kumu and their dancers have a...
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This is Hula: Maui event an appetizer to Hilo
This is Hula: Maui event an appetizer to HiloBy Lynn Cook Special to the Star-Advertiser Sunday afternoon, on the way back from a spectacular 21st Celebration of the Arts Festival at the Ritz Carlton...
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Keep your eyes on the hair
Keep your eyes on the hairIf your mane has veered out of control, good luck finding your favorite stylist this week. Many Oahu stylists are on Hawaii island, helping halau prepare for the Merrie...
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PICS: King Kalakaua Beard and Look-Alike Contest
PICS: King Kalakaua Beard and Look-Alike ContestPhotos from the King Kalakaua Beard and Look-Alike Contest, held on Monday, Apr 1, at the Hilo Bayfront bandstand
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PICS: Tuesday practice at the Merrie Monarch
PICS: Tuesday practice at the Merrie MonarchThe different halau practice their routines at the Edith Kanaka’ole Tennis Stadium in preparation for their Merrie Monarch Festival performances later this week
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Hula is hungry work
Hula is hungry workWhen dancers hit the stage at the Merrie Monarch Festival, it’s a feast for our aesthetic sensibilities. But those poetic moments only arise after countless hours of hard work. It...
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This is Hula: Making connections at the airport
This is Hula: Making connections at the airportChecking in Tuesday night at Honolulu International Airport for one of the many added flights to Hilo, all 100 percent booked. The first two ladies in...
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Festival pioneers retake the stage
Festival pioneers retake the stageSee more photos HILO » The Merrie Monarch Festival’s Hoike exhibition at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Tennis Stadium Wednesday night was a joyful walk down memory lane. It was...
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PICS: Merrie Monarch Hoike
PICS: Merrie Monarch HoikePhotos from the Merrie Monarch Hoike exhibition at the Edith Kanaka'ole Tennis Stadium on Wednesday night
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This is Hula: Shop till you drop
This is Hula: Shop till you dropIsn’t it fun when the power of the press turns out to be true? Aunty Paulette Kahalepuna’s feather combs were featured in the Star Advertiser’s “5 Things We Love” on...
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PICS: Halau make pilgrimage to Kilauea
PICS: Halau make pilgrimage to KilaueaKeali’ika’apunihonua Ke’ena A ‘o Hula and Halau O Na Pua Kukui made a trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday, Apr. 3. Photos by Dennis Oda /
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For many fans, Ho’ike was reason enough to head to Hilo
For many fans, Ho’ike was reason enough to head to HiloHILO >> For some Merrie Monarch Festival fans, tickets to Wednesday night’s Ho’ike performance at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium...
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