167K views · 7.3K reactions | We are sharing this video once again because it is such a powerful performance from the Merrie Monarch Competition 2012 Kahiko night. The precision that it takes to pull off this dance with the Papa hehi, a wooden treadle board played with the foot and the kala'au sticks was amazing! What makes this kahiko outstanding is their precise timing along with the chanting which makes this Kahiko and Halau memorable. | Ae Luv Hula | Facebook

Hālau Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua is sure to impress and bring joy at the Merrie Monarch Festival with their once-in-a-decade competition performances. This men-only group, led by legendary kumu hula, composer and entertainer Robert Cazimero, takes us to Waipi’o for their ‘auana. As they proudly celebrate 50 years as a hālau, it may be bittersweet. READ MORE: https://buff.ly/QFoXCCh #HINews #HNN | Hawaii News Now

We're still in awe at the Hula Kahiko performances last night in Hilo. Tonight, it's Hula 'Auana — modern hula — on the final night of the 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival. LIVESTREAM: https://buff.ly/3hbkPYd How to watch in Hawaiian: https://buff.ly/3A2GoTy #MerrieMonarch2023 #HNN | Hawaii News Now

Kumu Noenoe Zuttermeister-Lewis gives us her insight and shares her impressions on this year's unique Merrie Monarch festival. Stream the broadcast at hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch | Merrie Monarch Festival

18K views · 3.5K reactions | In anticipation of the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, we would like to share a brief history of the beloved art and tradition that is hula. #hawaii #hula #aupunipalapala #merriemonarch | Kanaeokana | Facebook

Who's excited for Merrie Monarch this year? Which friends and hālau are you excited to watch? ʻAʻa i ka hula, waiho i ka hilahila ma ka hale.” Dare to dance, leave all shame at home. This ʻōlelo noʻeau does not only pertain to hula and dancing, but to all aspects of life. It means to be fearless, even if you’re scared. Throughout the years, we have seen hālau after hālau conquer their fears and dance hula at Edith Kanakaʻole stadium for the Merrie Monarch festival, which is less than a week away