Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi • Kumu Haunani & ʻIliahi Paredes

Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi • Kumu Haunani & ʻIliahi Paredes Wailuku, Maui “Puhi Ka Makani O Ke Kuahiwi” Taken from the mele collection of Mary Kawena Pukui and Patience Nāmaka Bacon, this mele captures sights, sounds and scents encountered from uka to kai. Kapiʻolani Nāpelakapuokakaʻe, Queen Consort of David Kalākaua is commemorated in this hula ʻōlapa which details wind, birdsong and forest fragrance. A striking rainbow appears for all to behold as a metaphor for her royal status and grace. WATCH LIVE: https://www.merriemonarch.com/2025-fe... GALLERY: https://www.merriemonarch.com/2025-hu... #MerrieMonarch #MerrieMonarch2025 #MM2025 #Hilo #HiloHawaii #hula #Maui #Wailuku