HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kimo Kahoano hosted his first Merrie Monarch Festival in 1981 after being asked by late co-founder, Auntie Dottie Thompson. The 74-year-old thought it was for one year only.

Auntie Luana Kawelu, center, was joined by her family Friday for a family portrait. From left are Colleen Kawelu, Kawena Kawelu, Kathy Kawelu, Kamaha‘o Kawelu, Ka‘iana Kawelu and Ka‘ohu Kawelu. Merrie ...

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The Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, which began Sunday, has been voted USA Today’s top cultural festival in the nation. The festival is held in memory of King David Kalakaua, the “Merrie Monarch” and ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For the first time in a decade, the Royal Coronation Ball was held Sunday to crown the king and queen of the Merrie Monarch Festival. Guests were invited to wear their ...

The Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo has been named the top cultural festival in the United States by the readers of USA Today. A panel of travel experts assembled a list of 20 nominees nationwide.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Merrie Monarch Festival is one of Hawaiʻi’s most celebrated cultural events. Held each spring in Hilo on Hawaii Island, it draws thousands of visitors, kumu hula and halau ...

Mar 14, 2024 Mar 14, 2024 Updated Apr 6, 2024 HILO (Island News)-- It's that time of year again in Hilo with March 31st fast approaching. And in the meantime, Friday and Saturday are the last chances ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In the ahupuaʻa of Punahou, which lies in the moku of Hilo on the beautiful island of Hawaiʻi, stands a roadway named in honor of the Merrie Monarch. We are speaking of Kalākaua St.

The question now is: How can it be sustained in the weeks and months to come?

Today is Easter Sunday, which in Hilo means the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival starts today. “I’m very happy we’re having the Ho‘olaule‘a return for the 60th anniversary,” said “Aunty” Luana ...

HILO (KITV4) -- The expansive parking lot for the Civic Auditorium and Stadium was packed Wednesday night for the Hoike, the non-competitive portion of the Merry Monarch Festival. While a tribute to ...