2010 Merrie Monarch Festival Hula Competition DVD Set from Hawaii

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2010 Merrie Monarch Festival Hula Competition DVD

The 47th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, 2010

Experience the grace and grandeur of the 2010 Merrie Monarch Festival with this commemorative DVD set. From the rich cultural traditions of the hula kahiko (ancient hula) to the vibrant artistry of the hula 'auana (modern hula), this collection captures the world's most prestigious hula competition on 4 DVDs.

Featuring: 56 performances by 26 halau (groups), 26 performances by 13 Miss Aloha Hula contestants, Behind-the-scenes extras and interviews, Commentary on each hula performance, Bonus footage of other Merrie Monarch festivities in Hilo

The Merrie Monarch Festival is named in honor of King David Kalakaua, who is credited with reviving the hula and is affectionately known as the "Merrie Monarch". This annual sold-out festival is held at the Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawai'i.

The running time is approximately 10 hours and 52 Minutes on a total of 4 dvds

Order Number: 2010MMF

Price: $49.95

2010 Merrie Monarch Festival Winners:

Kane – Kahiko

4th – Halau i Ka Wekiu
3rd – Halau La Leo o Laka i ka Hikina o Ka La
2nd – Kawaili’ula
1st – Ke Kai o Kahiki

Wahine – Kahiko

4th – Na Pualei o Likolehua
4th – Halau Mohala Ilima
3rd – Halau Na Mamo O Puuanahulu
2nd – Hula Halau o Kamuela
1st – Halau Ke’alaokamaile

Kane – Auana

4th – Halau Hula o Kahikilaulani
3rd – Halau i Ka Wekiu
2nd – Halau Na Mamo o Puuanahulu
1st – Ke Kai o Kahiki

Wahine – Auana

4th – Halau Hula Olana
3rd – Hula Halau o Kamuela
2nd - Halau Mohala Ilima
1st - Halau Kealaokamaile

Kane – Overall

3rd – Halau Na Mamo o Puuanahulu
2nd – Kawaili’ula
1st – Ke Kai o Kahiki

Wahine – Overall

3rd – Halau Mohala Ilima
2nd – Hula Halau o Kamuela
1st – Halau Ke’alaokamaile