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Prayers, music kick off new legislative session

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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Members of the state House of Representatives and guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance in the House chamber on Wednesday as lawmakers opened the 2017 legislative session, marking the 29th Biennial Hawaii State Legislature.

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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Halau Ku Mana of the New Century Public Charter School performed a hula outside the state Capitol as lawmakers met.

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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Entertainers Shay Marcello, left, Loke Sasil, and Shar Carillo performed during the opening.

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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM

Hundreds of pounds of kalo were provided in the state Capitol rotunda for participants to experience the cultural practice of poi pounding at the “Ku‘i at the Capitol” event during the opening of the 2017 legislative session. Kalena Keaunui, left, and Kupaa and Pola Yim took part while Pua Perkins sat with Kamanaolana (last name unknown) and pounded poi.