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HILO, Hawaiʻi (Island News) -- Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela was named the overall winner of the 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival. This ...

The Oʻahu-based hālau was named the overall winner after 27 performances in the kahiko and ‘auana competitions.

The wāhine of Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kauʻionālani Kamanaʻo won the overall title at the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, in Hilo Hawaiʻi.

This year, the overall festival winner was Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kau’ionalani Kamana’o with 1,216 points. The O’ahu-based group dominated in both ancient ...