2013 Merrie Monarch Winners- Hula Kahiko (Kāne Division)

Fulfilling its mission to preserve and perpetuate the art of hula, each year the Merrie Monarch Festival provides a stage for the world’s finest hula hālau (schools) in order to showcase Hawaiʻi’s unique cultural art of hula. Here are highlights of the 4 top finishers in the 2013 Hula Kahiko (ancient), Kāne (male) Division. 1st Place: Kawailiʻulā Kumu Hula: Chinky Māhoe “O Kīlauea Noho Lulu” In Kīlauea, Pele’s deep sleep is disturbed and she is lured from her home by the haunting drum beat of a dance performance at Hāʻena, Kauaʻi. She travels from island to island, drawn by the sound of Lohiau’s drumming. Appearing as a beautiful woman adorned with forest greenery, Pele approaches Lohiau and they soon become lovers. 2nd Place: Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi Nā Kumu Hula: ʻIliahi & Haunani Paredes “Mālie ʻO Maui” The dancers offer “Mālie ʻO