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Lahaina gathering honors kupuna

A free event was held for Lahaina kupuna at the Lahaina Civic Center on Friday. The luncheon was hosted by Kaunoa Senior Center and featured live entertainment by Kumu Hula 'Uluwehi Guerrero with hula performances by his Halau Kauluokala, bingo, giveaways, games, a visit by Mayor Richard Bissen and Gov. Josh Green.

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A free event was held for Lahaina kupuna at the Lahaina Civic Center on Friday. The luncheon was hosted by Kaunoa Senior Center and featured live entertainment by Kumu Hula 'Uluwehi Guerrero with hula performances by his Halau Kauluokala, bingo, giveaways, games, a visit by Mayor Richard Bissen and Gov. Josh Green.
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Volunteers serve boxed breakfasts to the attendees.
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Performing on stage are kupuna from Halau Kauluokala.
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Micah Kane, CEO of the Hawaii Community Foundation, plays Hawaiian hei with an attendee.
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A free event was held for Lahaina kupuna at the Lahaina Civic Center on Friday. The luncheon was hosted by Kaunoa Senior Center and featured live entertainment by Kumu Hula 'Uluwehi Guerrero with hula performances by his Halau Kauluokala, bingo, giveaways, games, a visit by Mayor Richard Bissen and Gov. Josh Green.
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Volunteers Ruby Balagso and Julie Cohen take a selfie at the door.
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A free event was held for Lahaina kupuna at the Lahaina Civic Center on Friday. The luncheon was hosted by Kaunoa Senior Center and featured live entertainment by Kumu Hula 'Uluwehi Guerrero with hula performances by his Halau Kauluokala, bingo, giveaways, games, a visit by Mayor Richard Bissen and Gov. Josh Green.
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Stephany Maielua talks with Isabella Bissen, the wife of Mayor Richard Bissen, upon entry at the event.

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