#Sam Ako

Maui’s Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi under the direction or Nā Kumu Haunani & ʻIliahi Paredes earned a second place overall finish. The hālau from Wailuku, Maui also captured awards for: first place in the Wahine Overall, second place in Kāne Overall, first place in Wahine ‘Auana, third place in Wahine Kahiko, and second place in the Kāne ʻAuana divisions.

This free event at the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel features master Hawaiian steel guitar players from around the world performing and teaching students how to play the only instrument thought to be indigenous to Hawai‘i.