Welcoming Miss Aloha Hula 2025 Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao shares her experience at Merrie Monarch and how she captured the coveted Miss Aloha Hula title.
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Niece of Kumu Hula Leinā'ala Pavao Jardin of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala, Jaedyn pays homage to her community in Kalāheo, Kauaʻi.
The Merrie Monarch festival is held annually in Hilo to honor King David Kalākaua, a monarch who championed the revival of Hawaiian arts, language, and dance.
With that, Miss Aloha Hula is considered one of the most prestigious titles in Hawaiian culture because it honors the excellence, discipline, and cultural knowledge of a solo female hula dancer.Jaedyn has been preparing for this moment her entire life.
This victory in 2025 marks a significant achievement in her hula journey, reflecting her commitment to preserving and perpetuating Hawaiian culture through dance.
In 2010, she was named Miss Keiki Hula at the Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition, a testament to her early promise in the art form.
Now as an adult, she is excited to represent her hālau, kupuna, community and culture with this prestigious honor even further.
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To learn more about Jaedyn and her ohana's hālau visit About Us | HKLMOL and see their mission statement and follow along with their journey.
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