54K views · 3.4K reactions | Practice, practice. Hālau Hula Olana | Merrie Monarch Festival | Facebook

Kumu Noenoe Zuttermeister-Lewis gives us her insight and shares her impressions on this year's unique Merrie Monarch festival. Stream the broadcast at hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch | Merrie Monarch Festival

18K views · 3.5K reactions | In anticipation of the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, we would like to share a brief history of the beloved art and tradition that is hula. #hawaii #hula #aupunipalapala #merriemonarch | Kanaeokana | Facebook

Who's excited for Merrie Monarch this year? Which friends and hālau are you excited to watch? ʻAʻa i ka hula, waiho i ka hilahila ma ka hale.” Dare to dance, leave all shame at home. This ʻōlelo noʻeau does not only pertain to hula and dancing, but to all aspects of life. It means to be fearless, even if you’re scared. Throughout the years, we have seen hālau after hālau conquer their fears and dance hula at Edith Kanakaʻole stadium for the Merrie Monarch festival, which is less than a week away