Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala on Kauaʻi was named this year’s Miss Aloha Hula.

The first night of competition at the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium saw contestants performing ...

Pavao’s journey to this moment is deeply rooted in her family’s hula traditions. As the niece of renowned kumu hula Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin, Pavao has been immersed in hula since childhood. Her ...

The 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival kicked off Thursday night in Hilo at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium with performances in ancient and modern hula from 13 women competing in the Miss Aloha ...

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A 23-year-old registered nurse from Kauai was crowned Miss Aloha Hula 2025 Thursday night. Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of ...

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Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao shares her experience at Merrie Monarch and how she captured the coveted Miss Aloha Hula title.

Jaedyn Janae Pavao was named Miss Aloha Hula 2025, representing Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leinā'ala from Kalaheo, Kaua'i.