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During the Aloha Festival's opening ceremony yesterday, the 2006 royal court -- king William Kupaianaha Alimoot Jr., queen Zelda Nohealani Nishimura, prince Aaron Alika Aiu and princess Ashlyn Ka'iulani Ka'ahanui -- smiled upon the performance of Hula O Makee's keiki at Iolani Palace. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Kumu Hula Leilani Alama sang with Keola Chan, center, and Kimo Keaulana prior to yesterday's Aloha Festival opening ceremony. Alama, who just turned 81, was the 1957 royal court queen. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Amy Uehara, 8, played a game with Noelle Yamamoto, 8, before performing at the ceremony at Iolani Palace. CLICK FOR LARGE