Kumu hula Chinky Mahoe, second from left, performed in honor of the memory of his kumu, 2015 Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame inductee Darrell ʻIhiʻihilauakea Lupenui, at the organization’s Lei of Stars 2016 luncheon May 1 at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Hula dancers Maka‘ala Narito, left, Leomana Turalde and Keoni Fukino were among the members of Mahoe’s halau, Kawaili‘ula, who also participated in the tribute performance.

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