Congratulations to Elia Akaka who took 3rd in this year's Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition held from July 16th-18th. Elia enters singing "Aloha Ku'u Home a'i Kane'ohe" for his beloved home. Last year he impressed me with his strong ku'i!
Elia dances with Aunty Joan Lindsey and is the son of friends, Hau'oli and Ku'ulei Akaka. Elia's father , Hau'oli, and brother , Halehaku, accompanied Elia with strong and instrumentation.
Conratulations also to Master Keiki Hula 2009 Keanu Cockett of Halau Kekuaokala'au'ala'iliahi (kumu hula 'Iliahi and Haunani Paredes) of Maui and Miss Keiki Hula 2009 Kalehuaonalani Pavao Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina'ala of Kaua'i. Mahalo to Blaine Fergestrom of OHA for photo.
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