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Festival named after the 'Merrie Monarch' who brought hula back to Hawaiʻi : Big Island Now

Although the initial motivation for the Merrie Monarch Festival was to boost the economy of Hawaiʻi island through tourism, this event has come to serve a far greater purpose, which is perpetuating Hawaiian culture. ....

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