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An Out of This World Report🌔

Monday morning at Hualalai started with a beautiful sunrise. Then it was time for the eclipse to begin. Although it was a bit cloudy and we were just a little bit in the path of the eclipse , I was happy I had my Eclipse Glasses so I could see this celestial marvel.

photo by Alex Gerznowicz

 

 

The hula at Merrie Monarch this year was so incredible that it was out of this world!

Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes – Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e – Nā Kumu Hula Tracie & Keawe Lopes – Photo by Bruce Omori

 Ka‘onohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e is Miss Aloha Hula 2024.

The 21-year-old from Oahu is studying for her master’s degree in communications from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She’s also the daughter of wife-and-husband kumu hula team Tracie and Keawe Lopes.

Academy of Hawaiian Arts – Kumu Hula Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu – Photo by Bruce Omori

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