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A Visitor’s Guide to Merrie Monarch in Hilo

A Visitor’s Guide to Merrie Monarch in Hilo

Plan Merrie Monarch week with context, care, and practical Hilo advice for tickets, timing, festival etiquette, and what makes the gathering so meaningful.

King Kamehameha Day on Hawaiʻi Island

King Kamehameha Day on Hawaiʻi Island

How to experience King Kamehameha Day on Hawaiʻi Island with respect, from North Kohala’s deep ties to Kamehameha I to lei draping, parades, and protocol.

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