Posted on: Friday, April 16, 2004
Miss Aloha Hula photo gallery
Photos by Deborah Booker
Advertiser Staff Photographer
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| After it was announced that she won Miss Aloha Hula 2004, Natasha Mahealani Akau, center, is surrounded by Miss Aloha Hula 2003 Jennifer Oyama and Sonny Ching, Akau's Kumu hula. At right is Halau Na Mamo 'O Pu'uanahulu's chanter Lopaka Igarta-DeVera. |
Natasha Mahealani Akau, 21, of Kaimuki, won the title of Miss Aloha Hula last night as competition began at the 41st Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. It was the second year in a row the winner came from Sonny Ching's Halau Na Mamo 'O Pu'uanahulu.
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Kellilynn Kanoelani Cockett Smith of Halau Hula Olana performs her 'auana number during the Miss Aloha Hula competition last night. She won 1st-runner-up honors.
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| From left, Devynne E.K.U. Leihokumainalani Sue of Halau O Na Pua Kukini, Natasha Lokelani Lopez of Halau Mohala 'Ilima, and Trina Lee Kawailehua Perkins of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka compete in last night's Miss Aloha Hula. |
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Jadelyn Mokihana Kalaukoa, of Halau 'O Ke 'Anuenue, dances in the Miss Aloha Hula competition last night.
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| From left, Cialyn Thara Kawahinekuliaikau'i Broclic Kukona-Pacheco of Kano'eau Dance Academy, Nicole Moani Taylor of Ke Kai O Kahiki, and Ka'imilani Lamorena of Halau Keali'i O Nalani perform in last night's Miss Aloha Hula competition. |
