Merrie Monarch Festival
Hula Competition
The premier hula competition held annually in Hilo, Hawaii
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E Komo Mai (Welcome)!

The Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural event held annually in Hilo on the island of Hawaii (also known as the "Big Island"). Festivities start on Easter Sunday and culminate with the hula competition events at Edith Kanaka'ole Tennis Stadium — Miss Aloha Hula on Thursday, Hula Kahiko on Friday, and Hula 'Auana on Saturday.

The 50th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival (2013) hula competition is scheduled next year from April 4-6, 2013.


Uncle George Na'ope
“Hawai'i's Golden Treasure”

Uncle George Na'ope, cofounder of the Merrie Monarch Festival, has gone up to the heavens ... rest in peace.

Photo of Karen Sabog and Uncle George
Karen Sabog and Uncle George Na'ope
(March 1996 Hula Mae'ole Seminar in New Jersey)


This Web site is brought to you with the spirit of aloha!