A photorealistic depiction of a hula performance at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo during Merrie Monarch Festival. Silhouetted dancers in traditional hula attire perform under warm golden lighting as the sun sets behind Mauna Kea. The open wooden structure of the stadium and a respectful audience enhance the sense of cultural reverence and Hawaiian tradition.

Happy Aloha Friday

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Honoring the Hula: A Global Celebration Rooted in Hawaiʻi

This week, Hilo is filled with mana, rhythm, and deep aloha as the Merrie Monarch Festival welcomes hālau from around the globe. More than just a competition, this is the world’s most powerful expression of Hawaiian culture — one that inspires, uplifts, and connects us across oceans and generations.

We give deep mahalo to the dancers, kumu hula, and cultural practitioners who bring their craft, stories, and spirits to the stage. Your presence reminds us all of the strength and beauty found in tradition.

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