Aaron J. Sala sings a Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett song at Moonlight Mele on the Lawn @ Bishop Museum in Honolulu on June 15th, 2006. Accompanied by hula dancer Sharde Kamalamalamaonalani Mersberg from Halau Hula O Kamuela. Sharde danced this song as a Miss Aloha Hula contestant at this year's Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.
This is the story of Kahalaopuna who was betrothed to Kauhi, a chief from Kailua, but her famous beauty sparked rumors that she had not remained pure. An infuriated Kauhi stalked and mortally wounded Kahalaopuna in a fit of rage. She is saved by a nameless man who becomes her husband. She is remembered as the beauty of Manoa, moistened by the tuahine rain and wreathed in the elegance of the lehua blossoms.
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