What a delight! Hoomaikai to the staff and performers at the Kilohana Hula Show!

I attended the inaugural hula show at the Waikiki Shell on Thursday morning. This show is exactly what Waikiki needs: not only authentic hula, but also performances by respected artisans such as Karen Keawehawaii, Charlene Campbell, Leimomi Ho and even Kimo Kahoano. What a line up!

The stands were packed, especially with the VIPs from Waikiki Elementary School. Isn’t this what our keiki need to see and hear?

A heartfelt plea to Kapiolani Park Preservation Society and Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement to work out legal issues surrounding the show. Hula in the park is a special tribute to King Kalakaua, who established Kapiolani Park and revived hula.

Veneeta Acson

Manoa

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