2017 Merrie Monarch's Miss Aloha Hula competition

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Kelina Kyoko Ke`ano`ilehua TIffany Eldredge, of Halau Hi`iakainamakalehua, dances to “Pua Mohala I Ka Wekiu” during the hula `auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Chelei Kameleonalani Kahalewai, of Kawaili`ula, dances to “O`ahu” during the hula `auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Miriam Anuhea Kamakanaokealoha Hokoana Arawaka, of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, dances to “Rose Onaona” during the hula `auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Amanda Hiwalei Aliser, of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina`ala, dances to “Home Kapaka” during the hula `auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Julyen Machiko Kaloke Kaluna, of Hula Halau `O Kamuela, dances to “Hanu `A`ala” during the hula `auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Julyen Machiko Kaloke Kaluna, of Hula Halau `O Kamuela, dances to “Hanu `A`ala” during the hula `auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Chelei Kameleonalani Kahalewai, of Kawaili`ula, dances to “O`ahu” during the hula `auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Ashlyn Kahelelani Ma’a, of Ka Pa Hula O Kauanoe O Wa’ahila, dances to “Roselani Blossoms” during the hula `auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Julyen Machiko Kaloke Kaluna, of Hula Halau `O Kamuela, dances to “Hanu `A`ala” during the hula `auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Julyen Machiko Kaloke Kaluna, of Hula Halau `O Kamuela, dances to “Hanu `A`ala” during the hula `auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Kelina Kyoko Ke`ano`ilehua TIffany Eldredge, of Halau Hi`iakainamakalehua, middle, walks with Kumu Lono Padilla, left, and Kumu Kea`no Ka`upu IV after winning the 2017 Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Miss Aloha 2016 Kayli Kaiulani Carr dances a farewell dance in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Kelina Kyoko Ke`ano`ilehua TIffany Eldredge, of Halau Hi`iakainamakalehua, left, receives her award after winning the 2017 Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Kelina Kyoko Ke`ano`ilehua Tiffany Eldredge, of Halau Hi`iakainamakalehua, middle, embraces Kumu Ke`ano Ka`upu IV, left, and Kumu Lono Padilla, back, after winning the 2017 Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii. At left in blue is Miss Aloha Hula 2016 Kayli Kaiulani Carr.

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Kelina Kyoko Ke`ano`ilehua Tiffany Eldredge, of Halau Hi`iakainamakalehua, middle, reacts with Kumu Ke`ano Ka`upu IV, left, and Kumu Lono Padilla after winning the 2017 Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Kelina Kyoko Ke`ano`ilehua TIffany Eldredge, of Halau Hi`iakainamakalehua, left, reacts after winning the 2017 Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Ashlyn Kahelelani Ma’a, of Ka Pa Hula O Kauanoe O Wa’ahila, dances to “Aia I Ka `Opua Ko Lei Nani” during the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Miriam Anuhea Kamakanaokealoha Hokoana Arawaka, of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, dances to “Auhea Wale Ana `Oe, E Ka Ua `Ulalena” during the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Miriam Anuhea Kamakanaokealoha Hokoana Arawaka, of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, dances to “Auhea Wale Ana `Oe, E Ka Ua `Ulalena” during the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Miriam Anuhea Kamakanaokealoha Hokoana Arawaka, of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, dances to “Auhea Wale Ana `Oe, E Ka Ua `Ulalena” during the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Miriam Anuhea Kamakanaokealoha Hokoana Arawaka, of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, dances to “Auhea Wale Ana `Oe, E Ka Ua `Ulalena” during the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Miriam Anuhea Kamakanaokealoha Hokoana Arawaka, of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, dances to “Auhea Wale Ana `Oe, E Ka Ua `Ulalena” during the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Miriam Anuhea Kamakanaokealoha Hokoana Arawaka, of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, dances to “Auhea Wale Ana `Oe, E Ka Ua `Ulalena” during the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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Miriam Anuhea Kamakanaokealoha Hokoana Arawaka, of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, dances to “Auhea Wale Ana `Oe, E Ka Ua `Ulalena” during the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 54th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii.

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