Merrie Monarch Festival Winners for 2009 (w/ clip)

The results of the 46th Merrie Monarch Festival were determined last week. Congratulations to these winners!

Overall Winners
Ke Kai O Kahiki

Wahine Overall
Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu

Wahine Hula Kahiko
Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu

Wahine Hula 'Auana
Hula Halau 'O Kamuela

Kane Overall
Ke Kai O Kahiki

Kane Hula Kahiko
Ke Kai O Kahiki

Kane Hula 'Auana
Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu

Miss Aloha Hula
Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele Kane
(Halau Ke'alaokamaile, Wailuku, Maui)

The Merrie Monarch Festival was founded for "the perpetuation, preservation, and promotion of the art of hula and the Hawaiian culture through education. The festival is considered the world's premier forum for people of all ages to display their skills and knowledge of the art of ancient and modern hula."

To learn more, see: http://www.merriemonarchfestival.org