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Maui at heart of convention

FIRST PHOTO: Kumu Hula Kapono'ai Molitau chants Wednesday while his Halau Na Hanona Kulike 'O Pi'ilani joins Halau O Ka Hanu Lehua in Wednesday morning's protocol and opening ceremony for the 22nd annual Native Hawaiian Convention in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. Directing Halau O Ka Hanu Lehua was Kumu Hula Kamaka Kukona.

SECOND PHOTO: Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen sings "Lahaina Luna" after delivering the keynote address at the start of Wednesday's general session of the 22nd annual Native Hawaiian Convention inside the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater.

THIRD PHOTO: Native Hawaiian Convention attendees applaud in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater after Bissen's rendition of the Kui Lee song, "Lahaina Luna."