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Founded by Edith Kanaʻole, treasured Hawaiian composer, dancer, scholar, teacher and the person for whom the Merrie Monarch stadium is named, Hālau o Kekuhi is celebrated for their mastery of the hula ʻaihaʻa. A tradition that spans over two decades, Hālau o Kekuhi's opening hula at the Merrie Monarch hōʻike night is a highly anticipated performance of the annual festival. While it may be a different experience this year away from the electric atmosphere of a packed Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium, it

It’s Miss Aloha Hula night at the 2023 Merrie Monarch! Our @dilbert14 brought us this very special hula performance earlier today from Miss Aloha Hula 1996 Kamalani Ho Wehrsig and Kumu Leimomi Ho. Head to the HNN website or app to watch live. #HNN #merriemonarch2023 | Hawaii News Now