Kick of the festivities with ‘Celebrate Hula’

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Did you miss the Tribune-Herald’s special 32-page Merrie Monarch preview?

Did you miss the Tribune-Herald’s special 32-page Merrie Monarch preview?

“Celebrate Hula,” which was published on Sunday, is packed full of essential information to help you make the most out of your Merrie Monarch experience.

This special publication contains previews of this year’s hula competition, as well as features about many of your favorite halau and kumu hula.

Copies of “Celebrate Hula” are available through Friday at the Tribune-Herald for the cost of a single newspaper.

The Tribune-Herald is located at 355 Kinoole St. in downtown Hilo. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TODAY’S MERRIE MONARCH SCHEDULE

9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium

10 a.m.: Hawaiian lecture at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center

11 a.m.: Hula Halau O Kawananakoa (kumu hula Alberta Nicolas) at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium

Noon: Halau Na Lei Hiwahiwa ‘O Ku‘ualoha (kumu hula Sammy Ku‘ualoha Young) at Hilo Naniloa Hotel

1 p.m.: Ben Kaili and Band at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

1 p.m.: Hawaiian entertainment at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center

6 p.m.: Ho‘ike at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multipurpose Stadium