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Mahalo Hilo! Thank you for your Support!

The 3rd Annual He Launa Aloha No Ka Moi Kalakaua is produced by Ben Kaili and Alice Moon & Company in partnership with the Big Island Resource Conservation & Development Council.

He Launa Aloha No Ka Moi Kalakaua  Maile Yamanaka and Event Producer, Alice Moon present lei
Maile Yamanaka and Alice Moon present lei

Keoni Turalde showcases pahu (drums)
He Launa Aloha Keaukaha GOT PONO!
Keoni Turalde showcases pahu (drums)
Keaukaha GOT PONO!
Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Darlene Ahuna
Halau Hula O Ishibashi
Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Darlene Ahuna
Halau Hula O Ishibashi
Patrick Kahawaiola'a entertains the audience
Glenn Okuma shares woven art from coconut fronds
Patrick Kahawaiola'a entertains the audience
Glenn Okuma shares woven art from coconut fronds
Joni Mae Makuakane-Jerrell and Leianuenue Reveira share traditional kapa
A lucky audience member is surprised
Joni Mae Makuakane-Jerrell and Leianuenue Reveira share traditional kapa
A lucky audience member is surprised by the gift of lei
17-year old Ukulele Phenomenon, Kris Fuchigami
Kumu Hula Mele Manuel
17-year old Ukulele Phenomenon, Kris Fuchigami
Kumu Hula Mele Manuel
Kanakapila with Moolelo Hou and Halau Hula Lima Nani
Penny Kelii Vredenburg connecting with the people
Kanakapila with Moolelo Hou and Halau Hula Lima Nani
Penny Kelii Vredenburg connecting with the people
Hula Halau O Lilinoe A Me Na Pua Me Kealoha
Palani Vaughan with "The King’s Own" and Halau Ka Lehua Tuahine
Hula Halau O Lilinoe A Me Na Pua Me Kealoha
Palani Vaughan with "The King’s Own"
and Halau Ka Lehua Tuahine
'Aha Puhala O Puna share traditional weaving Kumu Hula Kailihiwa Vaughan with 2008 Mr. World Hula - Lyle Kaleoha‘a Pajo
'Aha Puhala O Puna share traditional weaving
Kumu Hula Kailihiwa Vaughan with
2008 Mr. World Hula - Lyle Kaleoha‘a Pajo
The entire audience standing, joining hands, & singing
A grande finale like no other!
The entire audience standing, joining hands, & singing "Hawai'i Aloha"
A grande finale like no other!

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.

 

 
     
   
     
 
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