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 5 top finishers in the 2013 Hula ʻAuana (modern), Kāne (male) Division


1st Place: Kawailiʻulā
Kumu Hula: Chinky Māhoe

“Green Rose Hula / Pilialoha”
The green rose in “Green Rose Hula” is likened to a beloved person who is held in high esteem and whose fragrance alone can send one’s thoughts racing.
“Pilialoha” is intertwined with “Green Rose Hula” and describes a courtship from the beginning to an end, resulting in total contentment. It all started with an alluring smile and well, the rest is history!

2nd Place: Hālau I Ka Wēkiu
Nā Kumu Hula: Karl Veto Baker & Michael Casupang

“Mahalo E Hilo Hanakahi”
Composed by John Piʻilani Watkins, this song is an expression of the unforgettable love that visitors receive from the gracious people of Hilo. The hālau presents a grateful tribute to the people of Hilo for their friendliness and warm hospitality in hosting the Merrie Monarch Festival for five decades.
Our deep appreciation is extended in memory of the late Aunty Dottie Thompson and the late Uncle George Naope for their commitment and to Luana Kawelu for carrying this tradition forward.

3rd Place: Hālau Hula ʻO Kahikilaulani
Kumu Hula: Nāhōkūokalani Gaspang

“Ka Waimea Swing”
The lyrics of composer Thelma Sproat Bugbee and the musical talent of Irmgard Aluli come together in this mele which describes a fun night out on the town of Waimea, Hawaiʻi. Jingling spurs and boots mingle with the sounds of ʻukulele and slack key guitar, and lively shouts of “Whee, Ha!” echo through the town.
Beautiful flower lei abound, everyone dances, and laughter is heard. A time of fun and enjoyment for all.

4th Place: Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi
Nā Kumu Hula: ʻIliahi & Haunani Paredes

“Laupāhoehoe Hula”
This mele recalls a handsome and athletic Hawaiian boy from Laupāhoehoe Peninsula, Hawaiʻi Island. Full of life and energy, he climbs mountains, swims streams, paddles canoe, and finally returns home to eat ʻono food.
Hawaiʻi’s treasure, Mary Kawena Pukui, wrote the words to this mele and Irmgard Farden Aluli composed the music. This mele illustrates one of Pukui’s rules of Hawaiian composition - when you send anything out into the world make sure to bring it back home.


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