HEAVENLY FLOWER
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One of the pleasant reminders of why we live in Hawaii, the 62nd Na Hula Festival melded time-honored tradition with the bright promise of childhood yesterday at Kapiolani Park. Mairi Koike of Leilani Alama Hula Studio was among the dancers at the bandstand. Another performance is scheduled for Aug. 25.
IT TAKES 2 TO TANGO
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An excited Andrea Torres brought her son Gabriel Goes, 5 1/2 months, along for the ride Saturday as she danced at the Kaimuki Kanikapila 2002 Merchant Block Party.
LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT
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Michelle Buck of Kahaluu, center, joined kimono-clad dancers yesterday at the Japanese Cultural Center for the annual celebration of "Tanabata, A Star Family Festival." The event offered stargazing, games and food booths.
RACK 'EM UP
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Beach boy Armando Aguilar walked past racked boards yesterday on the beach in Waikiki. Aguilar works for C&K Rentals, one of the beach concessionaires.