Dottie Thompson
Hawaiian cultural activist
About Dottie Thompson
Lived 1921 – 2010 (aged 88).
Dorothy Mae Elizabeth Soares Thompson (May 16, 1921 – March 19, 2010), widely known as Auntie Dottie, was an American festival organizer, who is credited with co-founding and developing the Merrie Monarch Festival. The Merrie Monarch Festival, which is held in Hilo, is Hawaii's premier hula event.
Thompson served as the Merrie Monarch's executive director since 1968 with Naope.
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Who was Dottie Thompson?
Hawaiian cultural activist
When was Dottie Thompson born?
Dottie Thompson was born on 16 May 1921.
When did Dottie Thompson die?
Dottie Thompson died on 19 March 2010.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dottie Thompson. https://biography.guide/dottie-thompson/
MLA: "Dottie Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dottie-thompson/.
Chicago: "Dottie Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dottie-thompson/.
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