DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Halau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniakea, under the direction of kumu hula Kapua Dalire-Moe, danced last night during the kahiko (ancient) portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition in Hilo.

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Halau o Ka Hanu Lehua, under the direction of kumu hula Carlson Kamaka Kukona III, danced during the kahiko competition.

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Halau o Na Pua Kukui, under the direction of kumu hula Ed Collier, danced last night.

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Members of the Halau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniakea (kane), under the direction of kumu hula Kapua Dalire-Moe, performed their kahiko. The festival ends tonight with the 'auana, or modern, competition. KITV will broadcast the event live at 6 tonight.