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Kne from O'ahu capture overall win at Merrie Monarch Festival's hula competition in Hilo

Big Island Now | Hilu

Apr 12, 2026

The kne from Hlau Hi'iakainmakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Robert Keano Ka'upu IVfrom Kona, O'ahu, captured the overall win in this year's 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festiva…

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Kne from O'ahu capture overall win at Merrie Monarch Festival's hula competition in Hilo

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