By Cindy Ellen Russell |
August 30, 2022
Melveen Leed with Mark Yim of the Makaha Sons carried out on Sunday on the O’ahu Cultural Competition. About 4,000 folks attended the competition at Moanalua Gardens after a three-year hiatus. Hosted by Na Kumu Hula Sonny Ching and Lopaka Igarta-DeVera, the ho’olau kanaka showcased hula, music, meals, distributors, video games together with cultural practitioners and educators sharing their expertise and information to perpetuate Hawaiian tradition.
Viewers members give a standing ovation after a efficiency by musical visitors Melveen Leed and the Makaha Sons.
Weaving a bracelet on the Hui Ala Hinano tent weaving a bracelet is Taylor Gatdula.
The wahine of Halau Ka Liko Pua o Kalaniakea carry out hula kahiko.
The wahine of Halau Ka Liko Pua o Kalaniakea carry out hula kahiko.
Kumu Hula Kapua Dalire-Moe carried out on Sunday.
Acting on Sunday is the musical trio Ei Nei. Within the foreground is Dane Fujiwara.
Malie Moe touches up her make up previous to a efficiency with the wahine of Halau Ka Liko Pua o Kalaniakea. To her proper is Tatum Kapahu.
Standing backstage are youth ready to carry out a Tahitian dance with fellow member of Right here Tama Nui.
The wahine of Halau Ka Liko Pua o Kalaniakea carry out hula auana. Within the foreground is Kili Lai.
The wahine of Halau Ka Liko Pua o Kalaniakea carry out hula auana. Within the foreground is Kili Lai.
Zeliana Tanaka, 5, waits to carry out a Tahitian dance with fellow members of Right here Tama Nui.
Members of Halau Na Mamo o Pu’uanahulu with emcee William “Billy V” Van Osdol (in blue) pull to a victory over Hula Halau ‘o Kamuela through the tug-of-war recreation.
The group watches the Tahitian dance efficiency by members of Right here Tama Nui.
Members of Right here Tama Nui carry out a Tahitian dance.
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