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Keoni Turalde
showcases pahu (drums)
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Keaukaha GOT PONO!
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Na Hoku Hanohano
Award winner Darlene Ahuna
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Halau Hula O Ishibashi
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Patrick Kahawaiola'a
entertains the audience
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Glenn Okuma shares
woven art from coconut fronds
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Joni Mae Makuakane-Jerrell
and Leianuenue Reveira share traditional kapa
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A lucky audience
member is surprised by the gift of lei
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17-year old Ukulele Phenomenon,
Kris Fuchigami
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Kumu Hula Mele
Manuel
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Kanakapila
with Moolelo Hou and Halau Hula Lima Nani
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Penny Kelii Vredenburg
connecting with the people
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Hula Halau O Lilinoe
A Me Na Pua Me Kealoha
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Palani Vaughan
with "The King’s Own"
and Halau Ka Lehua Tuahine
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'Aha Puhala O
Puna share traditional weaving
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Kumu Hula Kailihiwa
Vaughan with
2008 Mr. World Hula - Lyle Kaleoha‘a Pajo
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The entire audience
standing, joining hands, & singing "Hawai'i
Aloha"
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A grande finale
like no other!
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This free event is produced by Ben Kaili
and Alice Moon & Company in partnership with the Big
Island Resource Conservation & Development Council
and is sponsored by POSH (People Out Supporting Hilo) members
Café Pesto, go! airlines, Hawaii Island Journal,
Councilman Stacy Higa, KWXX FM/B97 FM/KPUA AM radio stations,
Koehnen’s Interiors, Naniloa Volcanoes Resort, the
County of Hawaii Department of Research & Development,
and the Hawaii Tourism Authority.