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Council honors halau for sweeping wins at Merry Monarch Festival
Summary
Council Members Cordero and dos Santos Tam presented a certificate recognizing a halau and Kumu Hula Robert Keanu Ka'upu IV after the group won multiple divisions, including Wahine Kahiko and overall festival honors, at the 63rd Merry Monarch Festival.
Council Members Cordero and dos Santos Tam presented an honorary certificate recognizing a halau led by Kumu Hula Robert Keanu Ka'upu IV for its championship performances at the 63rd annual Merry Monarch Festival.
Council Member Cordero introduced the halau and described the group's recent journey and restorative work; Council Member dos Santos Tam highlighted competitive results, saying the halau placed first in Wahine Kahiko, Kane Kahiko, Kane 'Auana and won the overall festival award. "Their success has brought immense pride to Kapalama Makai and to the island of Oahu and to our entire Lahui," dos Santos Tam said during remarks.
The council presented the certificate in recognition of the halau's artistic achievements and cultural stewardship. The presentation emphasized the halau's role in practicing and perpetuating Hawaiian cultural traditions and acknowledged performers and supporters who joined the chamber for the ceremony.
