Product Review

Relive the excitement and the artistry of
traditional hula! In celebration of the festival's
50th year, all eyes turned towards Hilo,
The Hula Capitol of the World, as many
renowned hula groups and the finest solo
dancers competed for the prestigious awards.
Our special commemorative DVD 4-disc set
captures the sights, sounds and emotions of The
Merrie Monarch Festival and its internationally
acclaimed hula competition.
Featuring:
29 hula kahiko and 29 hula auana performances
24 performances by 12 Miss Aloha Hula contestants
Alternate Hawaiian language audio track
Commentary for each performance
Behind-the-scenes extras and interviews
The festival honors the legacy of King David
Kalakaua,who is credited with reviving native culture,
hula and chant. He is respectfully called The Merrie
Monarch because of his love for Hawaiian music,
art and hula.
INCLUDES ALL PERFORMANCES