Hula Halau O Kamuela kahiko performance from 2002 Merrie Monarch Hula Competition. The vibrant colors of red and the lush green ti skirt. Always a treat to see. First place kahiko winners. video by alina885 | Ae Luv Hula

Under the direction of Kumu Hula Meleana Manuel, the wahine of Hālau Hula Ke ʻOlu Makani O Mauna Loa perform “Pualani.” When falling in love, our hope is that that love will be returned with equal intention. Pualani was written by John H.B. "Doza" Enos during his high school years at Kamehameha Kalāpama and describes an intense feeling for a pualani, or ""sky flower,"" held in high esteem, such that one wonders if that pualani is ever really attainable. The words of this mele leave the listenter