Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch (all NASA), Jeremy Hansen (Canadian Space Agency), and Rise the Gravity indicator standing in front of N.A.S. North Island Halsey Field building the day after splashdown.

Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela Nā Kumu Kunewa Mook & Kauʻionālani Kamanaʻo
Kalihi & Waimānalo, Oʻahu
“Kamaile” In honor of Kauaʻi, this mele hoʻoipoipo celebrates Kamaile, a sacred mountain in the northern district of Haleleʻa. Romance is depicted between the mauna and her lover, a manu entrusted to protect the ʻāina that sustains him. The wind, carrying both the mountain’s voice and her companion’s wings, illustrates how pilina is a lei woven by unseen hands, yet it endures as kuleana shared between partners.

2 things bringing me joy the past 2 weeks: #TeamArtemisII and the #MerrieMonarchFestival

#hulakahiko #MerrieMonarchFestival #MerrieMonarch
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#Aloha and good morning.
It is #MerrieMonarchFestival time in Hilo!
Lots of hula will be happening. Both men and women competing. Kahiko (ancient style) and auana (more modern) hulas will be danced this week.
Live stream: www.hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch/

#MerrieMonarchFestival week always starts on Easter Monday, and ends the following Saturday.
Save this link if you want to live stream the hula competition…
Hilo is the place to be this week!
www.hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch/

#MerrieMonarchFestival week always starts on Easter Monday, and ends the following Saturday.
Save this link if you want to live stream the hula competition…
Hilo is the place to be this week!
www.hawaiinewsnow.com/merriemonarch/

Merrie Monarch Festival 2026: The Complete Visitor Guide The 63rd Merrie Monarch Festival runs April 5-11 in Hilo. Hula competition schedule, craft fair details, parade route, and what visitors need to know about attending.

Merrie Monarch Festival 2026: The Complete Visitor Guide: The 63rd Merrie Monarch Festival runs April 5-11 in Hilo. Hula competition schedule, craft fair details, parade route, and what visitors need to know about attending. #MerrieMonarchFestival #Hilo #Hula #Hawaii #CulturalFestival

#MerrieMonarchFestival is a week-long cultural festival that takes place annually in Hilo, Hawaii during the week after Easter. It honors King David Kalākaua, who was called the "Merrie Monarch" for his patronage of the arts and is

Looks like I'm going to be spending the rest of the night watching videos from the #MerrieMonarchFestival.

Surprise twist-this isn’t really Robert Cazimero’s last MM! #merriemonarchfestival

Ho’omaika’i to the new Miss Aloha Hula, Jaedyn Pavao. I loved her kahiko especially-movements so fluid, such soft hand movements-as if we were transported back to those ancient times. And glad she did without those oftentimes distracting acrylic nails-in kahiko or auana. #merriemonarchfestival

2025 Festival Live Stream – ‘Ōlelo | Merrie Monarch

The Merrie Monarch Festival broadcast is also available in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language). #MerrieMonarchFestival #Hilo #Hawaii #OleloHawaii

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Night one of the 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival is live now from Hilo Hawai‘i, featuring the Miss Aloha Hula competition. #MerrieMonarchFestival #Hilo #Hawaii

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As I listen to the stirring tunes of Hawai’i Pono’i at this evening’s Merrie Monarch Festival, I remember that Hawai’i has a proud and beautiful history all its own…including as a Nation.

Aloha 😊🩷🙏🏼🤙🏼

#ThursdayThoughts
#Hawaii
#MerrieMonarchFestival

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#hula, #hulakahiko, #hulakane, #merriemonarchfestival, #hawaii, #polynesianculture, #dancephotography

Photo of Hawai'i Tribune Herald newspaper "Celebrate Hula" pullout featuring 5 hula dancers and blue bowl with locally grown papaya, banana, and orange.

Easter Sunday and Merrie Monarch Festival...
Our local Hilo newspaper, Hawai'i Tribune Herald's "Celebrate Hula" pullout and locally grown papaya, 🍌 and 🍊 breakfast. #hilomyhometown #hula #growyourown #MerrieMonarchFestival #sustainability #mokuokeawe #native #Hawaiian Blessed 🙌🏾

Es ist wieder soweit #MerrieMonarchFestival #HulaKahiko