The women of two Maui halau were greeted with signs and chant upon their arrival at Kahului airport Sunday morning. The hula dancers returned to Maui after a successful appearance at 46th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. Maui’s own Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele Kane became the first Maui dancer in 30 years to earn the title [...]
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