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Posted at 10:57 p.m., Saturday, July 21, 2007

Keiki Hula Competition winners announced

Advertiser Staff

The Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition wrapped up today at the Blaisdell Arena, with performances in the hula 'auana (or modern) category.

The winning groups were:

i Boys: Halau Kekuaokala'au'ala'iliahi, of Wailuku, Maui, under the direction of kumu hula Brandon and Haunani Paredes.

i Girls: Halau 'O Kamuela, of Honolulu, under the direction of Kau'ionalani Kamana'o.

The competition started Friday, with performances in the kahiko (or ancient) division. The winners were:

i Boys: Halau Kekuaokala'au'ala'iliahi, of Wailuku

i Girls: Halau Mohala 'Ilima, of Kailua, under the direction of kumu hula Mapuana DeSilva.