She captured the overall crown at the 55th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Hawaii ... Aloha Hula competition late Thursday night at the 55th annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo.

Riann Nalani Michiko Fujihara will represent Halau o Ka Hanu Lehua. Growing up, both Maui contestants in this year’s Miss Aloha Hula competition admired their older hula sisters who graced the ...

Taking place annually in Hilo ... hula competition held over three nights where halau (hula schools) take the stage to perform ceremonial and folk dances honoring Hawaii’s heritage.