Halau Ke Kai O Kahiki prepares for Merrie Monarch competition
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Maka’ala Perry stand with father kumu La’kaala Perry before rehearsal. Maka'ala is competing for Miss Aloha Hula in the upcoming Merrie Monarch competition.
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The men of Ke Kai O Kahiki, led by kumu La‘akea Perry, center, pray before practice begins at Ko Olina. The halau will be competing in the Merrie Monarch competition in Hilo.
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Malu Akiona, left, Taitusi Taufa, Julian Maeva, and Quinn Aquiino practice their kahiko routine.
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Brandy Perry, wife of kumu La’akea Perry examines a headpiece by designer Naea Naeole. The men of Ke Kai O Kahiki, led by Kumu La‘akea Perry, were rehearsing for Merrie Monarch, at Lanikuhonua in Koolina.
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Quinn Aquino,and the men of Ke Kai O Kahiki rehearsed for Merrie Monarch.
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Maka’ala Perry, daughter of kumu La’akea Perry is competing for Miss Aloha Hula.
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Quinn Aquino, left, Malu Akiona, Julian Maeva, and kumu La’akea Perry, analyze a video replay of their kahiko routine.
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In a Lanikuhonua garden, Maka’ala Perry, competing this year for Miss Aloha Hula, performs with her father and kumu, La’akea Perry.
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The men of Ke Kai O Kahiki, led by kumu La‘akea Perry, rehearsed for Merrie Monarch.
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The men of Ke Kai O Kahiki, led by kumu La‘akea Perry, rehearsed for Merrie Monarch.
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