The 2010 Merrie Monarch Festival on K5

Mahealani Mika Hirao-Solem named Miss Aloha Hula 2010 Video included

Mahealani Mika Hirao-Solem has been named Miss Aloha Hula for 2010 at the Merrie Monarch Festival... More>>

Live Interview with Miss Aloha Hula 2010 Video included

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HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - Thirteen girls vied for the title of Miss Aloha Hula this year, but only... More>>

Hawaiian News: Miss Aloha Hula contestants Video included

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As years go by and Merrie Monarch progresses, Hawaiian language proficiency has once again become an... More>>

About the 2010 Merrie Monarch Festival

2010 Merrie Monarch Festival: Featured Halau

Featured Halau

Halau I Ka Wekiu

Halau I Ka Wekiu was begun on March 15, 1998 by Na Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Lanakila Casupang... More>>

Aunty Dottie and Uncle Rae

Merrie Monarch Director Dottie Thompson Passes Away Video included

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Merrie Monarch Director Auntie Dottie Thompson passed away Friday. The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival is an annual competition held in Hilo. The first competition was held in 1964. More>>

Hawaiian News/Ahai Olelo Ola: Merrie Monarch Festival

Hawaiian News: Economy Impact Video included

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The Merrie Monarch Festival continues to accomplish its original mission of reviving Hiloʻs economy. Amy Kalili... More>>

K5 Online Poll

What is your favorite part about the Merrie Monarch competition?

Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:

Wahine Kahiko
19%
Kane Kahiko
22%
Wahine Auana
32%
Kane Auana
3%
Miss Aloha Hula
19%
Festivities before and after the competition
5%
Merrie Monarch video

About The Big Island More>>

Restoration of Hawaiian sacred sites bringing history to life in Kona

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If you've been to Alii Drive in Kona, chances are you've seen the heiau. The Ahuena Heiau has been... More>>

Merrie Monarch: Hilo businesses

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The Merrie Monarch Festival is one week away and businesses in Hilo are hoping... More>>

Waikoloa Petroglyph Tour

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WAIKOLOA, BIG ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) - Waikoloa Beach Resort contains some of the best examples of... More>>

Exploring Hulihee Palace

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Malika Dudley has spent the last couple of weeks exploring different attractions and cultural sites the... More>>

Imiloa Astronomy Center's Merrie Monarch Program

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To say that Hilo is busy during Merrie Monarch is an understatement. Thousands flood... More>>

Punaluu Bakery trip

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The Sunrise crew takes a trip to "The southern most bakery in the U.S." Steve, Grace, Dan, and Billy V get... More>>

Japan Halau: Na Mamo O Kaleinani

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Seiko Kaleinaniikawekiu Okamoto and Na Mamo O Kaleinani join us on the Naniloa set, ready to perform... More>>

Sunrise Field Trip: Mokupapapa Discovery Center

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It's time for another Sunrise field trip. This week, Dan, Grace, and Steve join Kamaaina Kids at the... More>>

Mayor Mufi Hanneman visits Hilo

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Mayor Mufi Hanneman joins Grace on the set in Hilo. Hanneman competed in a friendly cook-off between... More>>

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