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Island-style fun as seen through the camera’s eye

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STAR-BULLETIN.COM The Waikiki Community Center's annual Ala Wai Challenge attracted dancers, athletes and onlookers yesterday to Ala Wai Field. The event was dedicated to Henry Ayau, a paddler and coach for the Outrigger Canoe Club who died last year. A large portrait of him was unveiled during the opening ceremonies. Ayau's mother, Mabel, sat next to the painting.

Hawaiian pastimes

Land games and canoe races
make for a day of Ala Wai fun

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STAR-BULLETIN.COM Members of the Kamehameha Hawaiian Ensemble danced a hula during the opening ceremonies. Dancers included Guyton Galdeira, front, and Ramsey Brown.

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STAR-BULLETIN.COM Tikis team members Ashley Nakamoto and Manu Mauai clowned around during the makahiki.

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STAR-BULLETIN.COM Wearing white, Rodahl Lyons, left, and Nappy Napoleon paddled for Hyatt Waikiki during the first heat.