Hālau Hula Ka Lehua Tuahine - Wahine (2022 Hula ‘Auana)
Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 2:24 PM HST
In this newly composed mele pana (song of a legendary place), the wāhine take us on a huaka‘i (trip) that honors O‘ahu, the heart of the Hawaiian Islands. In each paukū (verse), we celebrate the different moku (districts) by showcasing their unique qualities and natural features. Glorious is the choice “gem of the seas; beloved is O‘ahu, O‘ahualua.”
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