46th Merrie Monarch Festival Miss Aloha Hula Winner

[sarongsong]

Something for the weather-weary Mainlanders! http://www.bautforum.com/images/icons/icon10.gifApril 16, 2009
... 25-year-old Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele Kane won the crown, as well as winning the Hawaiian Language Award...a performance that garnered her rousing applause from the sold-out crowd...
Star Bulletin (http://www.starbulletin.com/news/Cherissa_Kane_takes_first_in_Miss_Aloha_Hula.html)
(also links to 6-minute performance video)

[NEOWatcher]

Is there something wrong with the reporter's keyboard?

1. Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele Kane, Halau Ke‘alaokamaile - 1,064 pts.
2. C’ari Mae Kawailehua Kealoha, Hula Halau ‘O Kamuela - 1,038 pts.
3. Kaholo Kahikipi‘ilani Panui, Halau Na Mamo O Pu”uanahulu - 1,026 pts.
4. Pohaikau‘ilani Ann Nu‘uhiwa, Keolalaulani Halau ‘Olapa O Laka - 1,017 pts.
5. Maria Ka‘iulani Kanehailua, Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e - 1,005 pts.
Hawaiian Language Award:
Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele Kane, Halau Ke‘alaokamaile - 46 pts
Or is he just trying to clear his throat?

I can see it now. The editor tells him to go cover a Hula contest, and he jumps at the chance. Imagine the look on his face when he saw the contestents. :lol:

Obviously, shapely hips are not a prerequisite for a good hula.

It's amazing what our preconceptions lead us to.

[sarongsong]

Yes, indeed---that's the exact feeling I walked away with after viewing one of the local competitions on Oahu for half a day. They take their dance quite seriously and I was nowhere near the judges' decisions throughout the event, being consistently won over by a pretty face and "shapely hips". :)
Hearing the announcer's correct pronunciation of the various contestants' names and affiliations listed in the program was a special treat.

[Swift]

1. Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele Kane, Halau Ke‘alaokamaile - 1,064 pts.
2. C’ari Mae Kawailehua Kealoha, Hula Halau ‘O Kamuela - 1,038 pts.
3. Kaholo Kahikipi‘ilani Panui, Halau Na Mamo O Pu”uanahulu - 1,026 pts.
4. Pohaikau‘ilani Ann Nu‘uhiwa, Keolalaulani Halau ‘Olapa O Laka - 1,017 pts.
5. Maria Ka‘iulani Kanehailua, Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e - 1,005 pts.
Hawaiian Language Award:
Cherissa Henoheanapuaikawaokele Kane, Halau Ke‘alaokamaile - 46 pts
What would really been funny is if someone named Joe Smith won. ;)