The Merrie Monarch: An array of images
The hard work, pagentry, grace and jubilation of this year's Merrie Monarch Festival were captured in these images by Advertiser photographer Eugene Tanner.
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Members of Halau I Ka Wekiu compete in the kahiko portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival. The halau is from Honolulu and its kumu hula are Karl Veto Baker and Michael Nalanakila Casupang. |
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The wahine of Halau Hula Olana from 'Aiea perform their modern dance at the festival. |
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Puka'ikapuaokalani Hula Halau, led by kumu hula Ellen Castillo, dances in the 'auana portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival. |
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The wahine of Hula Halau O Kamuela dance in the modern hula portion of the competition. Their kumu hula are Paleka Leina'ala Mattos and Kunewa Mook. |
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The wahine of Na Hula 'O Kaohikukapulani from Hanapepe, Kaua'i, perform in the modern dance portion of the program. |
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The wahine of Ka Pa Hula O Kamehameha dance in the 'auana competition. |
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A member of Halau Hula 'O Kawaili'ula performs during the 'auana portion of the festival. |
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The tale of Kanaloa's migration from Kahiki won hula kahiko honors for the men of Halau Hula 'O Kawaili'ula, making a return appearance at the Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition this year.
Correction: An earlier version of this caption incorrectly identified the halau. |
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The kane of Halau Ke Kia'i A O Hula from Honolulu dance their 'auana number. |
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The wahine of Halau Keali'i O Nalani from Los Angeles, Calif., perform in the hula kahiko competition. |
