Merrie Monarch: 3-year pause on wild harvest of maile, palapalai and ohia lehua
The Merrie Monarch Festival announced an immediate three-year pause on wild harvesting maile, palapalai, and ohia lehua. These native plants are traditionally used for the annual hula competition held in Hilo.
The Merrie Monarch Festival is putting a three-year pause on the wild harvesting of maile, palapalai, and ohia lehua for its annual hula competition in Hilo, effective immediately.
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