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World Conservation Congress opening ceremony

1/22
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Dancers of Halau O Kekuhi take the stage during the closing performances in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
2/22
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Dancers of Halau O Kekuhi take the stage during the closing performances in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
3/22
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Dancers of Na Pualei O Likolehua and Ka Pa Hula O Ka Lei Lehua take the stage during the closing performances in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
4/22
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Zhang Xinsheng of China, President of the IUCN, delivers his address in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
5/22
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Corbett A.K. Kalama, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Kamehameha Schools, delivers his address in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
6/22
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Norbert Kurilla, State Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Slovakia, delivers his address in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
7/22
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The President of Palau, Thomas Esang "Tommy" Remengesau, Jr., does a chant at the end of his address, ending with "God bless the planet earth."
8/22
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Senator Brian Schatz delivers his address to the gathering in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
9/22
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US Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell addresses the gathering in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
10/22
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Governor David Ige delivers his address in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
11/22
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Senator Brian Schatz appears at a press conference following the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
12/22
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Dancers of Nakinimakalehua Consortium (with Halau Ke'alaokamaile, Pa'u O Hi'iaka, Halau Kamaluokaleihulu and Halau Hi'iakainamakalehua) take the stage during the closing performances in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
13/22
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Dancers of Na Pualei O Likolehua and Ka Pa Hula O Ka Lei Lehua take the stage during the closing performances in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony.
14/22
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Dancers of several Hawaii halau participate with the Lalakea Foundation in the IUCN World Conservation Congress opening ceremony, Neal S. Blaisdell Center arena.
15/22
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Halau O Kekuhi from Hilo, dancing hula.
16/22
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Halau Palaihiwa o Kaipuwai from Kauai, dancing hula.
17/22
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(l-r) Shawn Pimental (guitar), Kekuhi Kanaka'ole and her daughter, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole singing.
18/22
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(l-r) Meg Taylor (from Fiji but represents the Pacific Oceans Commission), Solo Mara (Ambassador of the Republic of Fiji to the U.S.) and Francis Martel (Pacific Island Development Forum, Samoa delegate) flash the shaka.
19/22
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Delegates from Senegal at the IUCN World Conservation Congress at the Neil Blaisdell Center.
20/22
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Halau O Kekuhi from Hilo, dancing hula.
21/22
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The 4 halau from Maui dancing hula.
22/22
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Kealii Reichel leading the 4 halau from Maui in chant (before they dance).