Featuring: 56 hula kahiko and hula 'auana performances by 24 halau; 24 performances by 12 Miss Aloha Hula contestants; Behind-the-scenes extras and interviews; Commentary on each hula performance; Bonus footage of other Merrie Monarch festivities in Hilo.
The Merrie Monarch Festival is named in honor of King David Kalakaua, who is credited with reviving the hula and is affectionately known as the "Merrie Monarch."
(Aprrox. run time: 12 hours 10 minutes)