Out of Hilo, Hālau Hula ‘O Kahikilaulani, under the direction of Kumu Nāhōkūokalani Gaspang, performed the kahiko mele “He ʻĀina Maikaʻi Aʻo Waipiʻo.” The dancers conveyed the beauty of the valley and ...

According to Collector's Weekly, the original hula girl dolls made by deLee Art Company and Hawaiian artist Julene Mechler ...

Kahiko night at the Merrie Monarch Festival featured hula in the ancient style with 27 groups performing Friday night in the ...

They moved gracefully in unison, rhythmically depicting a scene of an ancient Hawaiian myth as they bellowed mele (chants). The hula performance, which was part of the annual Merrie Monarch ...

The 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival kicked off Thursday night in Hilo at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium with performances in ancient and modern hula from 13 women competing in the Miss Aloha ...