Hula Halau O Kamuela kahiko performance from 2002 Merrie Monarch Hula Competition. The vibrant colors of red and the lush green ti skirt. Always a treat to see. First place kahiko winners. video by alina885 | Ae Luv Hula

We are sharing this video once again because it is such a powerful performance from the Merrie Monarch Competition 2012 Kahiko night. The precision that it takes to pull off this dance with the Papa hehi, a wooden treadle board played with the foot and the kala'au sticks was amazing! What makes this kahiko outstanding is their precise timing along with the chanting which makes this Kahiko and Halau memorable. | Ae Luv Hula

Merrie Monarch Festival, Hilo, Hawaii - April 11, 2015. Academy of Hawaiian Arts Kane 'Auana, Kumu Hula Mark Keali'iho'omalu | Ae Luv Hula

“The reason why I chose “Green Rose Hula” because of the 50th anniversary. and I wanted to do something for Uncle George Naʻope, being that was my first kumu. and he’s one that helped start the Merrie Monarch. So, Uncle George’s favorite flower or lei was the green rose.” The kāne of Kawailiʻulā, under the direction of Kumu Chinky Māhoe were the night's big winners in 2013 - taking home the top prize for kāne Kahiko, Auana, highest score and overall. #merriemonarch #hilohawaii #lethawaiihappen #