2011 Merrie Monarch Festival
Experience the grace and grandeur ofthe 2011 Merrie Monarch Festivalwith this commemorative DVD set.From the rich cultural traditions ofthe hula kahiko to the vibrant artistryof the hula 'auana, this collectioncaptures the world's most prestigioushula competition on 4 DVDs.Featuring:56 hula kahiko and hula 'auana performances by 24 ha¯lau, 24 performances by 12 Miss Aloha Hula contestants, behind-the-scenes extras and interviews, commentary on each hulaperformance, and bonus footage of other Merrie Monarch festivities in Hilo. The Merrie Monarch Festival isnamed in honor of King DavidKala¯kaua, who is credited withreviving the hula and isaffectionately known as the"Merrie Monarch". This annualsold-out festival is held at the EdithKanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawai'iand recalls the island's role in theorigins of hula - whereHi'iakaikapoliopele first learned hulafrom Hopoe and displayed her talentsto her sister, the fire goddess Pele.Here among the culture and storiesof Hawai'i, our hula traditionlives on!