Hula fans return to Merrie Monarch Festival for ho‘ike night
Crowds returned to the Merrie Monarch Festival on Wednesday, the first year with a full audience after three years of COVID-19 pandemic disruptions.
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Dancers with Halau O Kekuhi, under the direction of kumu Nalani Kanaka‘ole, perform during the ho‘ike portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival on Wednesday at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium in Hilo. Competition for the 60th Merrie Monarch Festival begins Thursday.
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Dancers with Halau O Kekuhi, under the direction of kumu Nalani Kanaka‘ole, perform on Wednesday.
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A capacity crowd is seen on Wednesday.
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Dancers with Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua, under the direction of kumu Robert Uluwehionapuaikawekiuokalani Cazimero, perform on Wednesday.
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Miss Aloha Hula 2000 Tehani Gonzado performs on Wednesday.
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Miss Aloha Hula 2000 TeHani Gonzado performs on Wednesday.
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Miss Aloha Hula 2000 Tehani Gonzado performs on Wednesday.
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Miss Aloha Hula 2000 TeHani Gonzado performs on Wednesday.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers with Halau O Kekuhi, under the direction of kumu Nalani Kanaka‘ole, perform on Wednesday.
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Kumu Robert Cazimero walks on stage.
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Kumu Robert Cazimero walks on stage.
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Kumu Robert Cazimero chants with his halau.
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Dancers with Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua, under the direction of kumu Robert Uluwehionapuaikawekiuokalani Cazimero, perform on Wednesday.
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Dancers with Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua, under the direction of kumu Robert Uluwehionapuaikawekiuokalani Cazimero, perform on Wednesday.
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Dancers with Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua, under the direction of kumu Robert Uluwehionapuaikawekiuokalani Cazimero, perform on Wednesday.
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Dancers with Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua, under the direction of kumu Robert Uluwehionapuaikawekiuokalani Cazimero, perform on Wednesday.
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Kimo Kahoano performs during the Ho‘ike portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival on Wednesday.
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Dancers with Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua, under the direction of kumu Robert Uluwehionapuaikawekiuokalani Cazimero, perform on Wednesday.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumu hula Johnny Lum Ho.
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Dancers pay tribute to the late kumuhula Johnny Lum Ho.
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A capacity crowd is seen during the Ho‘ike portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival on Wednesday.
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Members of the Royal Court enter on Wednesday.
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Dancers with Halau O Kekuhi, under the direction of kumu Nalani Kanaka‘ole, perform on Wednesday.
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