Merrie Monarch Festival. Each spring, the edith kanakaole. Held each spring in the big island town of hilo, the festival showcases the art of the hawaiian hula by celebrating the legacy of the merrie monarch, king david kalakaua,.
The festival is held in memory of king. King david kalakaua, who reigned in hawaii for 20 years until 1891, was one of the most popular local rulers, devoted to local culture and.