The Merrie Monarch: An array of images
The hard work, pagentry, grace and jubiliation of this year's Merrie Monarch Festival were captured in these images by Advertiser photographer Eugene Tanner.
The wahine of Puka'ikapuaokalani from Waimanalo dance their number in the kahiko competition.
The men of Ka Pa Hula O Kamehameha (Holoua Stender) of Honolulu performed a vigorous dance in the kahiko competition.
Halau O Na Pua Kukui (Ed Collier) from Honolulu dance in the Saturday 'auana competition.
An ‘oli, or unmetered chant, begins the performance by Honolulu’s Halau O Na Pua Kukui during Friday’s hula kahiko competition.
The Men of Halau Kahu-laliwai last night took the role of roosters in “Ke Kani A Ka Moa.”
Na Hula 'O Kaohikukapulani (Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza), Hanapepe, Kaua'i, dance in the wahine division.
