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Pa'u O Hi'iaka's Akiyo Murata (from left, first photo), Cissy McDonald, Misa Pleski and Haruno Terayama perform during Keawala'i Congregational Church's 28th annual luau in Makena on Saturday afternoon. Kumu hula Hokulani Holt founded halau Pa'u O Hi'iaka in 1976 and she was on hand Saturday to lead her halau and also share backstories and knowledge about the dances. The event was a fundraiser for the church founded in 1832.
Second photo: Lorraine Tamaribuchi (left) shares a laugh with fellow Keawala'i Congregational Church church member Jackie Strahan while serving up sweet potatoes at Saturday's luau.
Third photo: Pa'u O Hi'iaka's Haruno Terayama shares her aloha with the guests at Saturday's luau.
The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photos