Posted by our sister site,
IMDiversity Asian-American Village:
The results of the 46th Merrie Monarch Festival, held in Hilo, Hawai'i last week. The new overall winners were Ke Kai O Kahiki, and the Miss Aloha Hula 2009 honor goes to
Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele Kane.
The Merrie Monarch Festival was founded for "the perpetuation, preservation, and promotion of the art of hula and the Hawaiian culture through education. The festival is considered the world's premier forum for people of all ages to display their skills and knowledge of the art of ancient and modern hula."
To learn more, see: http://www.merriemonarchfestival.org
