April 22, 2006

Merrie Monarch 2006

Jennifer Oyama

The Merrie Monarch Festival is taking place over in Hilo. I'd be willing to bet that KITV's ratings skyrocket for the three nights they televise (video here) the premier hula event in the world. Teams come from the mainland (as far away as Dallas this year) and from all the major islands to dance. It's held in a 5,000-seat stadium, rain or shine (and in Hilo, rain can be expected at some point during the event). It doesn't matter whether you know anything about hula or not, it's a spectacle not to be missed. Tickets must be reserved a year in advance, and it's a sellout every year. Great music, great dancing: what's not to like?

More photos here.

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