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50th Annual Kupuna Aloha Luncheon

FIRST PHOTO: Kupuna fill the Grand Wailea Ballroom with laughs during a laughter yoga exercise Saturday.

SECOND PHOTO: Laughter yoga instructor Jenna Pascual teaches attendees of Saturday's 50th Annual Kupuna Aloha Luncheon at the Grand Wailea Ballroom how to let their silly bones give them a healthier life. Pascual said laughter reduces stress and anxiety, boosts immunity and wellbeing, increases innovation and creativity and strengthens human connections and team culture. The event hosted by the Maui County Planning and Coordinating Council and sponsored by Maui Economic Opportunity included 370 kupuna and 40 political candidates and their staffs. Political candidates vying for local and state offices made their cases to potential voters and helped hand out door prizes.