PHOTOS: All 26 performances in the Miss Aloha Hula competition

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Thirteen women took the stage Thursday night at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo for the annual Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival.

After each competitor danced a hula kahiko and hula ‘auana, seven judges evaluated and crowned Ka‘onohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes as Miss Aloha Hula 2024.

This online gallery contains photos all 13 dancers’ kahiko and ‘auana dances.