2022 Merrie Monarch Festival Schedule of Events Wednesday, April 20 Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair, Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 6-10 p.m. Hō‘ike Night Thursday, April 21 Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair, Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 6-10:30 p.m. Miss Aloha Hula soloists Friday, April 22
| Festival Schedule | Broadcast Schedule | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| April 20th (Web) | 7PM - 9PM | Backstage |
| April 21th (Thur) | 6PM - 12AM | Miss Aloha Hula Competition |
| April 22th (Fri) | 6PM - 12AM | Kahiko Competition |
| April 23th (Sat) | 6PM - 1AM | Auana Competition |
Who won the Merrie Monarch Festival 2021?
Who is the female singer at Merrie Monarch?
Where is Hula Kahiko performing in 2021?
Where does McKenna Maduli fly to?
Why was the Hula event postponed?
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Where can I watch Merrie Monarch 2022?
All three nights of the 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival will be televised on K5, the broadcast home of the festival. You can find K5 on channel 6 if you are a Spectrum, Hawaiian Tel or DirecTV customer. Watch on channel 8 if you are a Dish Network subscriber.
Will there be Merrie Monarch 2022?
APRIL 18th-23rd, 2022 We are pleased to be moving toward our regular presentation of the annual Merrie Monarch Festival for 2022, however, we are not completely back to business as usual.
Who won Merrie Monarch 2022?
Kauaʻi's Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leinā'ala, under the direction of Kumu Hula Leināʻala Pavao Jardin took the overall title at the 59th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, in Hilo Hawaiʻi. The hālau swept awards in the wahine division, winning first place honors in both the wahine kahiko and wahine 'auana divisions.
Who are the judges for Merrie Monarch 2022?
JudgesHālau Lilia MakanoeKumu HulaShelsea Lilia Ai.Hālau Nā Mamo O Pu'uanahuluNĀ KUMU HULAWilliam Kahakuleilehua Haunu'u “Sonny” Ching & Lōpaka Igarta-De Vera.Keolalaulani Hālau 'Ōlapa O LakaKumu HulaKeolalaulani Dalire.Hālau Ka Liko Pua O KalaniākeaKumu HulaKapua Dalire-Moe.Hālau Mōhala 'IlimaKumu HulaMāpuana de Silva.More items...
What time is the Merrie Monarch parade?
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade Time: 10:30 a.m.
Who won Aloha 2022?
Piʻikea Kekihenelehuawewehiikekauʻonohi LopesFriday, April 22, 2022, 12:05 a.m. After a night of competition Thursday, Piʻikea Kekihenelehuawewehiikekauʻonohi Lopes from halau Ka La ʻOnohi Mai O Haʻehaʻe on Oahu was named as Miss Aloha Hula at the 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival.
Where is Merry Monarch?
Hilo, HawaiiThe Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural festival that takes place annually in Hilo, Hawaii during the week after Easter.
Where is Merrie Monarch held?
Hilo, HawaiʻiThe Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural event held in Hilo, Hawaiʻi each spring, featuring Hawaiian culture and a premier hula competition.
What month is the Merrie Monarch Festival?
World Hula Week (Merrie Monarch festival) – April 9-15, 2023. World Hula Week is an annual celebration that starts on Easter Sunday and lasts through the week; this year it will run from April 9 to 15.
Who are the MC for Merrie Monarch?
Host McKenna Maduli presents Talk Story Hula is Life celebrating all things hula and the beloved Merrie Monarch Festival. In this first special, McKenna Talks Story with Familiar Faces of the Festival including Festival President Aunty Luana Kawelu, and long-time commentators Paula Akana and Kimo Kahoano.
How many Miss Aloha Hula contestants are there?
10 contestantsThere are a total of 10 contestants from different halau.
Is Merrie Monarch always in April?
The 2021 competition was held June 24–26, without a live audience, and was broadcast July 1–3 on KFVE....Merrie Monarch FestivalDatesConsecutive 3-day Weekend in AprilLocation(s)Hoʻolulu Park, Hilo, HawaiiYears active1964-PresentFounded byHelen Hale, Gene Wilhelm, George Naʻope1 more row
Where is Merrie Monarch held?
Hilo, HawaiʻiThe Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural event held in Hilo, Hawaiʻi each spring, featuring Hawaiian culture and a premier hula competition.
Who won Aloha Hula?
Upon recognition, Piʻikea knelt on stage and delivered an oli (chant) paying respect to Puna–the same chant that she delivered in her kahiko, to honor and acknowledge those who came before. She also was honored with the Festival's Hawaiian Language award, earning a perfect score of 50 points.
What is World Hula week?
World Hula Week is an annual celebration that starts on Easter Sunday and lasts through the week; this year it will run from April 9 to 15. The holiday, also known as the Merrie Monarch Festival, honors the legacy of King David Kalākaua, who was king of the Hawaiian Nation between 1874 and 1891.
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Photo courtesy Merrie Monarch Festival. The kane of Kawaili‘ula under the direction of kumu Chinky Mahoe were named overall winners of the Merrie Monarch Festival 2021.
Merrie Monarch Festival will welcome a live audience back this year in Hilo
Merrie Monarch Festival president Aunty Luana Kawelu, 81, says last year’s festival without an audience was difficult so everyone is excited to welcome people back.
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Who won the Merrie Monarch Festival 2021?
An Oʻahu hālau under the direction of kumu hula Chinky Mahoe was named the overall winner of the 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival on Saturday night.
Who is the female singer at Merrie Monarch?
Amy Hānaialiʻi sings and shares how it feels to perform at Merrie Monarch. Updated: Apr. 20, 2020 at 2:51 AM PDT. Amy Hānaialiʻi, known as Hawai’i’s top-selling female vocalist, pays a virtual visit to McKenna at the Talk Story Hale.
Where is Hula Kahiko performing in 2021?
Watch the 2021 Hula Kahiko performances at the Merrie Monarch Festival. Hālau from across Hawaiʻi were back on the stage at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium on Friday night, performing hula kahiko at the 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival. The Merrie Monarch Festival continues July 3. Here’s how you can watch the action!
Where does McKenna Maduli fly to?
McKenna Maduli flies to Oakland, CA to pay a visit to her Kumu Hula Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu. A legend in his own right, Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu greets McKenna with a big hug, then playfully tells her she’s cut and closes the door.
Why was the Hula event postponed?
The world’s biggest hula event was postponed in 2020 because of the pandemic for the first time in its history.
Where is the Merrie Monarch Festival?
The Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural festival that takes place annually in Hilo, Hawaii during the week after Easter. It honors King David Kalakaua, who was called the “Merrie Monarch” for his patronage of the arts and is credited with restoring many Hawaiian cultural traditions during his reign, including the hula. Many halau hula (hula schools), including some from the U.S. mainland and some international performers, attend the festival each year to participate in exhibitions and competitions. The festival has received worldwide attention and is considered the most prestigious of all hula contests.
When is the Big Island Chocolate Festival 2021?
Big Island Chocolate Festival. Apr 31st & May 1st, 2021 – Westin Hapuna Beach Hotel. The Big Island Chocolate Festival is a two day event celebrating everything chocolate at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. The schedule has been adjusted in 2021, so make sure you look carefully at the ticketing information to find out the various offerings.
Who won the Merrie Monarch Festival 2021?
An Oʻahu hālau under the direction of kumu hula Chinky Mahoe was named the overall winner of the 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival on Saturday night.
Who is the female singer at Merrie Monarch?
Amy Hānaialiʻi sings and shares how it feels to perform at Merrie Monarch. Updated: Apr. 20, 2020 at 2:51 AM PDT. Amy Hānaialiʻi, known as Hawai’i’s top-selling female vocalist, pays a virtual visit to McKenna at the Talk Story Hale.
Where is Hula Kahiko performing in 2021?
Watch the 2021 Hula Kahiko performances at the Merrie Monarch Festival. Hālau from across Hawaiʻi were back on the stage at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium on Friday night, performing hula kahiko at the 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival. The Merrie Monarch Festival continues July 3. Here’s how you can watch the action!
Where does McKenna Maduli fly to?
McKenna Maduli flies to Oakland, CA to pay a visit to her Kumu Hula Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu. A legend in his own right, Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu greets McKenna with a big hug, then playfully tells her she’s cut and closes the door.
Why was the Hula event postponed?
The world’s biggest hula event was postponed in 2020 because of the pandemic for the first time in its history.
