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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

The 2023 Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition showcased some of the finest keiki talent across the islands, with participants between the ages of 5 to 14 from Maui Kaua'i, Hawai'i, Oahu and Japan. Congratulations to everyone who competed, and a special congratulations to Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi from Maui who won the Overall Kaikamahine [girls] division! 📽: Enkhtuvshin Chimee #QueenLiliuokalani #keikihula2023 #byuh #byuhawaii #byuhalumni #byuhstudents #kealakai #kealakainews | Ke Al