when a friend of mine invited out to the big island to help photograph a three-day international film festival in waikoloa, i couldn’t help but jump at the opportunity.  the moku o keawe international hula festival is a three day long series of cultural workshops, hula competitions, and camraderie.

my first day had me photographing the ipu heke `ole workshop and later, documenting the kahiko hula competition.  i had unlimited, front-row access and it was an amazing experience…mahalo nui loa no to the hui at moku o keawe for their hospitality , and enjoy the images.

-a

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