Halau Ke Kai O Kahiki prepares for Merrie Monarch competition
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-17.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-19.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-22.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-18.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-20.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-27.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-25.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-24.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-21.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-23.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-17.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-19.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-22.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-18.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-20.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-27.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-25.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-24.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-21.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTY-MERRIE-MONARCH-PRACTICE-23.jpg)
1/10
Swipe or click to see more
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.
2/10
Swipe or click to see more
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.
3/10
Swipe or click to see more
Malu Akiona, left, Taitusi Taufa, Julian Maeva, and Quinn Aquiino practice their kahiko routine.
4/10
Swipe or click to see more
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.
5/10
Swipe or click to see more
Quinn Aquino,and the men of Ke Kai O Kahiki rehearsed for Merrie Monarch.
6/10
Swipe or click to see more
Maka’ala Perry, daughter of kumu La’akea Perry is competing for Miss Aloha Hula.
7/10
Swipe or click to see more
Quinn Aquino, left, Malu Akiona, Julian Maeva, and kumu La’akea Perry, analyze a video replay of their kahiko routine.
8/10
Swipe or click to see more
In a Lanikuhonua garden, Maka’ala Perry, competing this year for Miss Aloha Hula, performs with her father and kumu, La’akea Perry.
9/10
Swipe or click to see more
The men of Ke Kai O Kahiki, led by kumu La‘akea Perry, rehearsed for Merrie Monarch.
10/10
Swipe or click to see more
The men of Ke Kai O Kahiki, led by kumu La‘akea Perry, rehearsed for Merrie Monarch.