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Miss Aloha Hula competition held at Merrie Monarch Festival

The Miss Aloha Hula competition was held at the Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday in Hilo.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

April 4, 2024

Hawaii PhotosMerrie Monarch Festival

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Lilia Asayo McCabe Takahashi of Halau Hi'iakainamakalehua, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, presents “Leilehua Song” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Amedée Niamh Kauakohemālamalama Conley-Kapoi of Halau Kekuaokala'au'ala'iliahi, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes, presents “Kawekiu He Inoa” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Keʻala Kaleinanihoʻopulakaumakamauloa Cabison-Kahoʻonei of Halau Lilia Makanoe, under the direction of Kumu Hula Shelsea Lilia Ai, presents “O Pupuhi Ku Kalani” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kamalupāwehi Eiko Abad of Na Pualei o Likolehua, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Niuliʻi Heine, presents “Kau A Hi'iaka I Pana'ewa” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kamalupāwehi Eiko Abad of Na Pualei o Likolehua, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Niuliʻi Heine, presents “Kau A Hi'iaka I Pana'ewa” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Chianti Kamailekaluhea Motta of Halau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu, under the direction of Na Kumu Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett, presents “Hoa Ke'ehi 'Ale O Na Hilo” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kamalupāwehi Eiko Abad of Na Pualei o Likolehua, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Niuliʻi Heine, presents “Kau A Hi'iaka I Pana'ewa” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Shayla Angeline Kamalei Ballesteros of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, under the direction of Kumu Hula Nāpua Silva, presents “He Inoa No Ka Lani, No Nahi'ena'ena” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Chianti Kamailekaluhea Motta of Halau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu, under the direction of Na Kumu Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett, presents “Hoa Ke'ehi 'Ale O Na Hilo” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kayla Sachi Celades of Halau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine, under the direction of Kumu Hula Ka‘ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval, presents “Ka Li'a” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Shayla Angeline Kamalei Ballesteros of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, under the direction of Kumu Hula Nāpua Silva, presents “He Inoa No Ka Lani, No Nahi'ena'ena” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Chianti Kamailekaluhea Motta of Halau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu, under the direction of Na Kumu Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett, presents “Hoa Ke'ehi 'Ale O Na Hilo” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kayla Sachi Celades of Halau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine, under the direction of Kumu Hula Ka‘ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval, presents “Ka Li'a” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kayla Sachi Celades of Halau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine, under the direction of Kumu Hula Ka‘ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval, presents “Ka Li'a” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Līhau ʻĪmaikalani Ichinose of Halau I Ka Wekiu, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Lanakila Casupang, presents “He Wehi, He Lei No Koleaamoku” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Amedée Niamh Kauakohemālamalama Conley-Kapoi of Halau Kekuaokala'au'ala'iliahi, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes, presents “Kawekiu He Inoa” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La 'Onohi Mai O Ha'eha'e, under the direction of her parents Nā Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes, wins the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival. It was the fourth consecutive win for the halau.
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Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La 'Onohi Mai O Ha'eha'e embraces Keali'i Reichel, who was one of the judges, after winning the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kamalupāwehi Eiko Abad of Na Pualei o Likolehua, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Niuliʻi Heine, presents “'Olu O Pu'ulani” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kamalupāwehi Eiko Abad of Na Pualei o Likolehua, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Niuliʻi Heine, presents “'Olu O Pu'ulani” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Caly Ann Kamōʻīwahineokaimana Ragonton Domingo of Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, under the direction of Nā Kumu William Kahakuleilehua Haunu‘u “Sonny” Ching and Lōpaka Igarta-De Vera, presents “La'ieikawai E Ku'u Beauty” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Heleolanimaināmakaohāʻena Hailee Jo Yokotake of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala, under the direction of Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin, presents “Ku'u Home Ha'ena” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Chianti Kamailekaluhea Motta of Halau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu, under the direction of Na Kumu Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett, presents “Ho'oheno No Keaukaha” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Lilia Asayo McCabe Takahashi of Halau Hi'iakainamakalehua, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, presents “Aina Kaulana” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kamalupāwehi Eiko Abad of Na Pualei o Likolehua, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Niuliʻi Heine, presents “'Olu O Pu'ulani” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Heleolanimaināmakaohāʻena Hailee Jo Yokotake of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala, under the direction of Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin, presents “Ku'u Home Ha'ena” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Amedée Niamh Kauakohemālamalama Conley-Kapoi of Halau Kekuaokala'au'ala'iliahi, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes, presents “Kalepa” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Nāhakuʻelua ʻĀpuakēhau Kekauoha of Hula Halau 'O Kamuela, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, presents “Hu'i E” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Shayla Angeline Kamalei Ballesteros of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, under the direction of Kumu Hula Nāpua Silva, presents “No Uka Ke Aloha” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Amedée Niamh Kauakohemālamalama Conley-Kapoi of Halau Kekuaokala'au'ala'iliahi, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes, presents “Kalepa” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Keʻala Kaleinanihoʻopulakaumakamauloa Cabison-Kahoʻonei of Halau Lilia Makanoe, under the direction of Kumu Hula Shelsea Lilia Ai, presents “E 'Ike I Ka Nani A 'O Poli'ahu” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Caly Ann Kamōʻīwahineokaimana Ragonton Domingo of Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, under the direction of Nā Kumu William Kahakuleilehua Haunu‘u “Sonny” Ching and Lōpaka Igarta-De Vera, presents “La'ieikawai E Ku'u Beauty” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Nāhakuʻelua ʻĀpuakēhau Kekauoha of Hula Halau 'O Kamuela, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, presents “Hu'i E” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Nicole Mei Lan Kaleihiwaokealiʻiokaloa Takamine of Pua Ali'i 'Ilima, under the direction of Nā Kumu Vicky Hanakaʻulaniokamāmalu Holt Takamine and Jeff Kānekaiwilani Takamine, presents “Ke 'Ala Laua'e” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Keʻala Kaleinanihoʻopulakaumakamauloa Cabison-Kahoʻonei of Halau Lilia Makanoe, under the direction of Kumu Hula Shelsea Lilia Ai, presents “E 'Ike I Ka Nani A 'O Poli'ahu” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Amedée Niamh Kauakohemālamalama Conley-Kapoi of Halau Kekuaokala'au'ala'iliahi, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes, presents “Kalepa” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Nāhakuʻelua ʻĀpuakēhau Kekauoha of Hula Halau 'O Kamuela, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, presents “Hu'i E” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Shayla Angeline Kamalei Ballesteros of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, under the direction of Kumu Hula Nāpua Silva, presents “No Uka Ke Aloha” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Chianti Kamailekaluhea Motta of Halau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu, under the direction of Na Kumu Kasie Puahala Kaleohano and Brandi Nohelani Barrett, presents “Ho'oheno No Keaukaha” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Lilia Asayo McCabe Takahashi of Halau Hi'iakainamakalehua, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, presents “Aina Kaulana” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Nicole Mei Lan Kaleihiwaokealiʻiokaloa Takamine of Pua Ali'i 'Ilima, under the direction of Nā Kumu Vicky Hanakaʻulaniokamāmalu Holt Takamine and Jeff Kānekaiwilani Takamine, presents “Ke 'Ala Laua'e” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Nāhakuʻelua ʻĀpuakēhau Kekauoha of Hula Halau 'O Kamuela, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, presents “Hu'i E” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La 'Onohi Mai O Ha'eha'e, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes, presents “Kanani Holokai” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Amedée Niamh Kauakohemālamalama Conley-Kapoi of Halau Kekuaokala'au'ala'iliahi, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Haunani and ‘Iliahi Paredes, presents “Kalepa” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La 'Onohi Mai O Ha'eha'e, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes, presents “Kanani Holokai” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Lilia Asayo McCabe Takahashi of Halau Hi'iakainamakalehua, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, presents “Aina Kaulana” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Līhau ʻĪmaikalani Ichinose of Halau I Ka Wekiu, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Lanakila Casupang, presents “Neia 'Aina Aloha” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Caly Ann Kamōʻīwahineokaimana Ragonton Domingo of Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, under the direction of Nā Kumu William Kahakuleilehua Haunu‘u “Sonny” Ching and Lōpaka Igarta-De Vera, presents “La'ieikawai E Ku'u Beauty” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kayla Sachi Celades of Halau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine, under the direction of Kumu Hula Ka‘ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval, presents “He Aloha No 'O Wai'anae” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Heleolanimaināmakaohāʻena Hailee Jo Yokotake of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala, under the direction of Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin, presents “Ku'u Home Ha'ena” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Līhau ʻĪmaikalani Ichinose of Halau I Ka Wekiu, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Lanakila Casupang, presents “Neia 'Aina Aloha” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La 'Onohi Mai O Ha'eha'e, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes, presents “Kanani Holokai” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Caly Ann Kamōʻīwahineokaimana Ragonton Domingo of Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, under the direction of Nā Kumu William Kahakuleilehua Haunu‘u “Sonny” Ching and Lōpaka Igarta-De Vera, presents “La'ieikawai E Ku'u Beauty” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La 'Onohi Mai O Ha'eha'e, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes, presents “Kanani Holokai” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Līhau ʻĪmaikalani Ichinose of Halau I Ka Wekiu, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Lanakila Casupang, presents “Neia 'Aina Aloha” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kayla Sachi Celades of Halau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine, under the direction of Kumu Hula Ka‘ilihiwa Vaughan-Darval, presents “He Aloha No 'O Wai'anae” in the Hula 'Auana portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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2024 APRIL 04 CTY MM MISS ALOHA KAHIKO HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Caly Ann Kamōʻīwahineokaimana Ragonton Domingo of Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, under the direction of Nā Kumu William Kahakuleilehua Haunu‘u “Sonny” Ching and Lōpaka Igarta-De Vera, presents “Aia I Moloka'i Ko Lei Ali'i” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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2024 APRIL 04 CTY MM MISS ALOHA KAHIKO HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Shayla Angeline Kamalei Ballesteros of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, under the direction of Kumu Hula Nāpua Silva, presents “He Inoa No Ka Lani, No Nahi'ena'ena” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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2024 APRIL 04 CTY MM MISS ALOHA KAHIKO HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La 'Onohi Mai O Ha'eha'e, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes, presents “Aia Ka Lani Kua Ka'a I Luna” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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2024 APRIL 04 CTY MM MISS ALOHA KAHIKO HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La 'Onohi Mai O Ha'eha'e, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes, presents “Aia Ka Lani Kua Ka'a I Luna” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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2024 APRIL 04 CTY MM MISS ALOHA KAHIKO HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La 'Onohi Mai O Ha'eha'e, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes, presents “Aia Ka Lani Kua Ka'a I Luna” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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2024 APRIL 04 CTY MM MISS ALOHA KAHIKO HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Keʻala Kaleinanihoʻopulakaumakamauloa Cabison-Kahoʻonei of Halau Lilia Makanoe, under the direction of Kumu Hula Shelsea Lilia Ai, presents “O Pupuhi Ku Kalani” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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2024 APRIL 04 CTY MM MISS ALOHA KAHIKO HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Nāhakuʻelua ʻĀpuakēhau Kekauoha of Hula Halau 'O Kamuela, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, presents “Eo E Ka Wahine I Loko O Ka Ohu” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Līhau ʻĪmaikalani Ichinose of Halau I Ka Wekiu, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Lanakila Casupang, presents “He Wehi, He Lei No Koleaamoku” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Kamalupāwehi Eiko Abad of Na Pualei o Likolehua, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Niuliʻi Heine, presents “Kau A Hi'iaka I Pana'ewa” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Līhau ʻĪmaikalani Ichinose of Halau I Ka Wekiu, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Lanakila Casupang, presents “He Wehi, He Lei No Koleaamoku” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Nāhakuʻelua ʻĀpuakēhau Kekauoha of Hula Halau 'O Kamuela, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, presents “Eo E Ka Wahine I Loko O Ka Ohu” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Līhau ʻĪmaikalani Ichinose of Halau I Ka Wekiu, under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Lanakila Casupang, presents “He Wehi, He Lei No Koleaamoku” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Heleolanimaināmakaohāʻena Hailee Jo Yokotake of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala, under the direction of Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin, presents “Ua Nani Ha'ena I Ka 'Ehu Kai” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Caly Ann Kamōʻīwahineokaimana Ragonton Domingo of Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, under the direction of Nā Kumu William Kahakuleilehua Haunu‘u “Sonny” Ching and Lōpaka Igarta-De Vera, presents “Aia I Moloka'i Ko Lei Ali'i” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Lilia Asayo McCabe Takahashi of Halau Hi'iakainamakalehua, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, presents “Leilehua Song” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Keʻala Kaleinanihoʻopulakaumakamauloa Cabison-Kahoʻonei of Halau Lilia Makanoe, under the direction of Kumu Hula Shelsea Lilia Ai, presents “O Pupuhi Ku Kalani” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Heleolanimaināmakaohāʻena Hailee Jo Yokotake of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala, under the direction of Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin, presents “Ua Nani Ha'ena I Ka 'Ehu Kai” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Lilia Asayo McCabe Takahashi of Halau Hi'iakainamakalehua, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Robert Ke‘ano Ka‘upu IV and Lono Padilla, presents “Leilehua Song” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Heleolanimaināmakaohāʻena Hailee Jo Yokotake of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala, under the direction of Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin, presents “Ua Nani Ha'ena I Ka 'Ehu Kai” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Caly Ann Kamōʻīwahineokaimana Ragonton Domingo of Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, under the direction of Nā Kumu William Kahakuleilehua Haunu‘u “Sonny” Ching and Lōpaka Igarta-De Vera, presents “Aia I Moloka'i Ko Lei Ali'i” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.
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Nāhakuʻelua ʻĀpuakēhau Kekauoha of Hula Halau 'O Kamuela, under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula Kunewa Mook and Kau‘ionālani Kamana‘o, presents “Eo E Ka Wahine I Loko O Ka Ohu” in the Hula Kahiko portion of the Miss Aloha Hula competition of the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival.

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