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Members of Kuhai Halau O Kapuaokanaupaka Pa Olapa Kahiko, from Tokyo, Japan, perform during the group wahine portion of the 6th Annual Hula Ho'olauna competition at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel over the weekend. The festival is comprised of only Japanese halau. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Hiromi Honma, of Halau 'O Leina'ala, from Kanagawa, Japan, performs during the solo wahine portion of the event. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Momoko Watada, of Hui Hula O Leialoha, from Tokyo, performs during the solo wahine portion of the contest. CLICK FOR LARGE