#merrie monarch 2011

VIDEO: Making Merrie with Makuakane

We meet up with Kenneth Makuakane, whose music has been performed many times at the annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.

VIDEO: Ahu La’i, Hawaiian Rain Cape

Park Ranger, Jason Zimmer demonstrates the traditional craft of making a ti leaf rain cape.

Halau Ke’alaokamaile Earns Overall Title in 2011 Merrie Monarch

Halau Kealaokamaile, under the direction of Kumu Hula Kealii Reichel, returns to Maui with accolades and honors from the hula world.

Maui Takes Top Honors at Merrie Monarch

Tori Hulali Canha won the coveted title of Miss Aloha Hula 2011.

2 Maui Halau Compete in 3 Nights of Hula: Merrie Monarch

Two Maui Halau will participate in three nights of hula from April 28 to 30, at the 2011 Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawaii.