Lovely hula hands

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Tracy Omori of Leilani Alama Hula Studio performed to a medley during the 65th Na Hula Festival, held yesterday at Kapiolani Park. Established in 1941, the hula festival is Hawaii's longest-held noncompetitive hula celebration. Kumu Hula Puanani Alama and Leilani Alama have both been attending the festival since its inception, and both of their halaus kicked off the event.

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Missy Uehara, 4, of Leilani Alama Hula Studio performed to "Song of Old Hawai'i."

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Lorena McGovern and Paula Arakawa of Na Wahine O Ka Hula Mai Ka Pu'uwai performed to the "Taro Patch Twist."

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The women of Na Wahine O Ka Hula Mai Ka Pu'uwai performed to "Kahala Opuna." The graceful song and dance honors the rainbow goddess of Manoa, born of rain and wind.