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Miss Aloha Hula competition highlights Merrie Monarch Festival’s second day

By Cindy Ellen Russell

April 21, 2022

Hawaii PhotosMerrie Monarch Festival

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Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekauʻōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of her parents Kumu Tracie & Keawe Lopes, wins the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday in Hilo.
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Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekauʻōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e goes through a celebratory tunnel after winning the Miss Aloha Hula competition on Thursday night.
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Manaia Kawaipuamakanakau‘ikawēkiumekanoeuʻiokeolamaikalaniākea Dalire Moe of Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniākea, under the direction of Kumu Kapua Dalire-Moe, performs “Ka Pua ‘Ano Lani” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Manaia Kawaipuamakanakau‘ikawēkiumekanoeuʻiokeolamaikalaniākea Dalire Moe of Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniākea, under the direction of Kumu Kapua Dalire-Moe, performs “Ka Pua ‘Ano Lani” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Manaia Kawaipuamakanakau‘ikawēkiumekanoeuʻiokeolamaikalaniākea Dalire Moe of Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniākea, under the direction of Kumu Kapua Dalire-Moe, performs “Ka Pua ‘Ano Lani” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Auli‘ionāpualokekūonaona Jon-Marie Hisayo Faurot of Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela, under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, performs “He Mele Aloha No Puna” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Auli‘ionāpualokekūonaona Jon-Marie Hisayo Faurot of Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela, under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, performs “He Mele Aloha No Puna” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Auli‘ionāpualokekūonaona Jon-Marie Hisayo Faurot of Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela, under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, performs “He Mele Aloha No Puna” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Riann Nālani Michiko Fujihara of Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua, under the direction of Kumu Carlson Kamaka Kukona III, performs “‘Ala Anuhea” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Riann Nālani Michiko Fujihara of Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua, under the direction of Kumu Carlson Kamaka Kukona III, performs “‘Ala Anuhea” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Riann Nālani Michiko Fujihara of Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua, under the direction of Kumu Carlson Kamaka Kukona III, performs “‘Ala Anuhea” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Kyleigh Hōkūao Manuel-Sagon of Hālau Kekuaokalāau‘ala‘iliahi, under the direction of Kumu Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes, performs “Aia Ka Nani I Hānaulā” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Kyleigh Hōkūao Manuel-Sagon of Hālau Kekuaokalāau‘ala‘iliahi, under the direction of Kumu Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes, performs “Aia Ka Nani I Hānaulā” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Kyleigh Hōkūao Manuel-Sagon of Hālau Kekuaokalāau‘ala‘iliahi, under the direction of Kumu Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes, performs “Aia Ka Nani I Hānaulā” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekau‘ōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of Kumu Tracie & Keawe Lopes, performs “Pua Be-Still” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekau‘ōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of Kumu Tracie & Keawe Lopes, performs “Pua Be-Still” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekau‘ōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of Kumu Tracie & Keawe Lopes, performs “Pua Be-Still” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Renee Maile Eveliga Kaikaina Tataipu of Hālau Lilia Makanoe, under the direction of Kumu Shelsea Lilia Ai, performs “Manu ‘Ō‘ō”in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Renee Maile Eveliga Kaikaina Tataipu of Hālau Lilia Makanoe, under the direction of Kumu Shelsea Lilia Ai, performs “Manu ‘Ō‘ō”in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Renee Maile Eveliga Kaikaina Tataipu of Hālau Lilia Makanoe, under the direction of Kumu Shelsea Lilia Ai, performs “Manu ʻŌ‘ō”in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Shyla Hehāli‘aalohapūlamakeolalani Victor of Hālau Kalaʻakeakauikawēkiu, under the direction of Kumu Kenneth Dean Alohapumehanaokalā Victor, performs “Ka‘iulani” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekau‘ōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of Kumu Tracie & Keawe Lopes, performs “No Puna Ke Āiwaiwa Hikina” in the in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Hi‘ilei Lanikauakapukapuokeānuenue Puchalski of Halau Kawai‘ulaokalā,under the direction of Kumu Keli‘iho‘omalu Puchalski,performs “Alaheakalā” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Hi‘ilei Lanikauakapukapuokeānuenue Puchalski of Halau Kawai‘ulaokalā,under the direction of Kumu Keli‘iho‘omalu Puchalski,performs “Alaheakalā” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Hi‘ilei Lanikauakapukapuokeānuenue Puchalski of Halau Kawai‘ulaokalā,under the direction of Kumu Keli‘iho‘omalu Puchalski,performs “Alaheakalā” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Shyla Hehāliʻaalohapūlamakeolalani Victor of Hālau Kala‘akeakauikawēkiu, under the direction of Kumu Kenneth Dean Alohapumehanaokalā Victor, performs “Makani Kona” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Shyla Hehāliʻaalohapūlamakeolalani Victor of Hālau Kala‘akeakauikawēkiu, under the direction of Kumu Kenneth Dean Alohapumehanaokalā Victor, performs “Makani Kona” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Shyla Hehāliʻaalohapūlamakeolalani Victor of Hālau Kala‘akeakauikawēkiu, under the direction of Kumu Kenneth Dean Alohapumehanaokalā Victor, performs “Makani Kona” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Shyla Hehāliʻaalohapūlamakeolalani Victor of Hālau Kala‘akeakauikawēkiu, under the direction of Kumu Kenneth Dean Alohapumehanaokalā Victor, performs “Makani Kona” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Moanike‘ala Fiafia Irene Silva of Kawaili‘ulā, under the direction of Kumu Chinky Māhoe, performs “Lei Kula Nā Ali‘i” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Moanike‘ala Fiafia Irene Silva of Kawaili‘ulā, under the direction of Kumu Chinky Māhoe, performs “Lei Kula Nā Ali‘i” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Moanike‘ala Fiafia Irene Silva of Kawaili‘ulā, under the direction of Kumu Chinky Māhoe, performs “Lei Kula Nā Ali‘i” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Marina La‘akea Choi of Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, performs “Lei ‘Ola‘a” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Marina La‘akea Choi of Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, performs “Lei ‘Ola‘a” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Marina La‘akea Choi of Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, performs “Lei ‘Ola‘a” in the hula ‘auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Shyla Hehāliʻaalohapūlamakeolalani Victor of Hālau Kala‘akeakauikawēkiu, under the direction of Kumu Kenneth Dean Alohapumehanaokalā Victor, performs “Ka‘iulani” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Kyleigh Hōkūao Manuel-Sagon of Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi, under the direction of Kumu Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes, performs “Ne‘ene‘e Mai ‘O Ka‘ula” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Kyleigh Hōkūao Manuel-Sagon of Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi, under the direction of Kumu Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes, performs “Ne‘ene‘e Mai ‘O Ka‘ula” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekauʻōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of Kumu Tracie & Keawe Lopes, performs “No Puna Ke Āiwaiwa Hikina” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekauʻōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of Kumu Tracie & Keawe Lopes, performs “No Puna Ke Āiwaiwa Hikina” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Pi‘ikea Kekīhenelehuawewehiikekauʻōnohi Lopes of Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of Kumu Tracie & Keawe Lopes, performs “No Puna Ke Āiwaiwa Hikina” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Renee Maile Eveliga Kaikaina Tataipu of Hālau Lilia Makanoe, under the direction of Kumu Shelsea Lilia Ai, performs “Lei Nu‘uanu I Ka Hala, Kāmakahala” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Renee Maile Eveliga Kaikaina Tataipu of Hālau Lilia Makanoe, under the direction of Kumu Shelsea Lilia Ai, performs “Lei Nu‘uanu I Ka Hala, Kāmakahala”in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Renee Maile Eveliga Kaikaina Tataipu of Hālau Lilia Makanoe, under the direction of Kumu Shelsea Lilia Ai, performs “Lei Nu‘uanu I Ka Hala, Kāmakahala”in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Manaia Kawaipuamakanakau‘ikawēkiumekanoeu‘iokeolamaikalaniākea Dalire Moe of Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniākea, under the direction of Kumu Kapua Dalire-Moe, performs “Lā‘ieikawai”in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Manaia Kawaipuamakanakau‘ikawēkiumekanoeu‘iokeolamaikalaniākea Dalire Moe of Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniākea, under the direction of Kumu Kapua Dalire-Moe, performs “Lā‘ieikawai”in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Manaia Kawaipuamakanakau‘ikawēkiumekanoeu‘iokeolamaikalaniākea Dalire Moe of Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniākea, under the direction of Kumu Kapua Dalire-Moe, performs “Lā‘ieikawai”in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Auli‘ionāpualokekūonaona Jon-Marie Hisayo Faurot of Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela, under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, performs “Kona Kai ʻŌpua I Ka La‘i” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Auli‘ionāpualokekūonaona Jon-Marie Hisayo Faurot of Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela, under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, performs “Kona Kai ʻŌpua I Ka La‘i” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Riann Nālani Michiko Fujihara of Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua, under the direction of Kumu Carlson Kamaka Kukona III, performs “Kaulilua I Ke Anu O Wai‘ale‘ale” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Riann Nālani Michiko Fujihara of Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua, under the direction of Kumu Carlson Kamaka Kukona III, performs “Kaulilua I Ke Anu O Wai‘ale‘ale” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Riann Nālani Michiko Fujihara of Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua, under the direction of Kumu Carlson Kamaka Kukona III, performs “Kaulilua I Ke Anu O Wai‘ale‘ale” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Hi‘ilei Lanikauakapukapuokeānuenue Puchalski of Halau Kawai‘ulaokalā,
under the direction of Kumu Keli‘iho‘omalu Puchalski, performs "Moanonuikalehua" in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Hi‘ilei Lanikauakapukapuokeānuenue Puchalski of Halau Kawai‘ulaokalā,
under the direction of Kumu Keli‘iho‘omalu Puchalski, performs "Moanonuikalehua" in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Shyla Hehāli‘aalohapūlamakeolalani Victor of Hālau Kala‘akeakauikawēkiu, under the direction of Kumu Kenneth Dean Alohapumehanaokalā Victor, performs “Ka‘iulani” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Shyla Hehāli‘aalohapūlamakeolalani Victor of Hālau Kala‘akeakauikawēki, under the direction of Kumu Kenneth Dean Alohapumehanaokalā Victor, performs “Ka‘iulani” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Shyla Hehāli‘aalohapūlamakeolalani Victor of Hālau Kala‘akeakauikawēkiu, under the direction of Kumu Kenneth Dean Alohapumehanaokalā Victor, performs “Ka‘iulani” in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Moanike‘ala Fiafia Irene Silva of Kawaili‘ulā, under the direction of Kumu Chinky Māhoe, performs “He Inoa Pi‘i Mauna No Kaleleonālani”in the in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Moanike‘ala Fiafia Irene Silva of Kawaili‘ulā, under the direction of Kumu Chinky Māhoe, performs “He Inoa Pi‘i Mauna No Kaleleonālani”in the in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Moanike‘ala Fiafia Irene Silva of Kawaili‘ulā, under the direction of Kumu Chinky Māhoe, performs “He Inoa Pi‘i Mauna No Kaleleonālani”in the in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Marina La‘akea Choi of Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, performs “‘Auhea Wale ‘Oe E Sweet Moonlight”in the in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Marina La‘akea Choi of Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, performs “‘Auhea Wale ‘Oe E Sweet Moonlight”in the in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.
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Marina La‘akea Choi of Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, performs “‘Auhea Wale ‘Oe E Sweet Moonlight” in the in the hula kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 59th annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday.

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