The annual Merrie Monarch Hula Competition and Festival honors Hawaiian King David Kalakaua, known as “The Merrie Monarch” for his love of song and dance. In celebration of his memory, hundreds of highly talented hula dancers and their H?lau (schools) from different islands of Hawai‘i and around the mainland United States perform, compete, and perpetuate this indigenous expression of dance and story-telling.
Over 9 hours of footage, featuring the Merrie Monarch Festival in its entirety, and interviews.
Disc 1: Miss Aloha Hula competition - approximately 2 hours 48 minutes
Disc 2: Hula Kahiko Halau (Ancient) - approximately 3 hours 10 minutes
Disc 3: Hula 'Auana Halau (Contemporary) - approximately 3 hours Production and Photography by The Merrie Monarch Festival.
DVD is region code 1
This DVD can be played on US device only.
DVD Run Time: Approximately 9 hours 40 minutes.