A Merrie Old Time
Dancers share a candid moment while preparing for the Merrie Monarch Festival
DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka from Kula, Maui, meditate on the Kilauea Overlook. Earlier, they danced on the crater's rim to pay their respects to Pele. The halau is under the direction of Kumu Hula Kahulu Maluo-Huber and Napua Greig. CLICK FOR LARGE
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Halau I Ka Wekiu danced in the mist yesterday at Puu Puai overlooking Kilauea Iki, preparing for the Merrie Monarch hula festival beginning today in Hilo. Following their dance, the halau took a group picture; however, some members fell back. Shown are Kiara Wheeler, left, Hoku Chong, Celeste Van Treese Osaki, Kim Agena, Monica Wong and Toni Romias. The Miss Aloha Hula competition will be shown live by KITV today starting at 6 p.m. CLICK FOR LARGE
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Halau I Ka Wekiu visited and danced in the mist at Puu Pua'i that overlooks Kilauea Iki. After they danced to pay their respects, Miss Aloha Hula competitor Ka'enaalohaokau'ikaukehakeha Aoe Hopkins, left, and Toni Ramias had some fun.
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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Halau Na Pua Kukui Kumu Hula Ed Collier gave his kane some direction during practice for their upcoming performance in Edith Kanaka'ole Tennis Stadium. CLICK FOR LARGE
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