Hālau Nā Mamo O Pu‘uanahulu

Merrie Monarch Week with the Mamos

vid by

Merrie Monarch 2026 HNMOP Vlog Part One

Hālau Na Mamo O Pu’uanahulu
Nã Kumu William Kahakuleilehua Haunu’u “Sonny” Ching & Lopaka Igarta-De Vera Kapahulu, O’ahu (Kāne)
“’O Pana’ewa” / “Hulihia Ka Mauna”

As Hi’laka enters the uplands of Pana’ewa, a region of tall ‘ōhi’a and heavy rain, she senses the presence of the mo’o guardian. Affer being taunted by him, she answers with the chant “O Pana’ewa.” In the battle that follows, Hi’iaka overcomes Pana’ewa, and in some traditions it is said that Hi’iaka killed the mo’o Pana’ewa with a sharpened ‘ohe, bamboo, knife.

Hālau Nă Mamo O Pu’uanahulu
Nā Kumu William Kahakuleilehua Haunu’u “Sonny” Ching & Lōpaka lgarta-De Vera Kapahulu, O’ahu
“Ka Wai Mūkīkī”
After Loh’au is destroyed by lava for the second time, Hi’iaka no longer has good feelings toward her sister Pele. She thinks of Kaua’i as her new home and leaves Kilauea. She stops on O’ahu at a place called Kou, home to the chiefess Pele’ula. There, Hi’iaka engages in a game of kilu.

Hawaiian Hammah Remix - Merrie Monarch Edition

Who’s ready for group competition?! 🙋🏽‍♀️

Hālau Na Mamo O Pu’uanahulu
Friday, April 9th 6:00pm-
• Kahiko Night 10. Wahine /14. Kāne

Saturday, April 10th 6:00pm-
• ‘Auana 10. Wahine/ 14. Kāne & Awards