Thirteen young women vied for the honor on the first night of the Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo. “I’m just thankful. I’m going to ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao shares her experience at Merrie Monarch and how she captured the coveted Miss Aloha Hula title. Niece of Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin of Hālau Ka ...

LIHUE, Hawaii (Island News) - Kaua'i hālau, Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala, has competed at Merrie Monarch for 13 years, placing in at least one category every single year. This year, they brought home ...

Apr. 5—Ka'onohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La 'Onohi Mai O Ha'eha'e took the title of Miss Aloha Hula at the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo Thursday night. It was the ...

Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao is the reigning Miss Aloha Hula. She is also a member of the HGEA as a registered nurse with the Department of Health. She shares why it is important to return to her ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Friday marked the start of group competition at the 50th anniversary Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition. The young dancers will be joined by their hula brothers and ...