Miss Aloha Hula Merrie Monarch Competition Asialynn Genoa Kalihilihiʻulaonālehuaʻohōpoe Yap
The oli (chant) Asia uses with her hula kahiko performance is "Aia O 'Awini Pali Ali'i Hula'ana".
The mele (music) Asialynn danced to in her hula 'auana performance is "Mi Nei"
Hālau Manaoloa
Asialynn Genoa Kalihilihiʻulaonālehuaʻohōpoe Yap of Hālau Manaola under the direction of her mother, Kumu Hula Nani Lim-Yap, and choreography by her brother, Carrington Manaola Yap, competed in the Merrie Monarch Miss Aloha Hula.
“Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best- Theodore Isaac Rubin”
From the young woman who took fourth place at the 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival-
“I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to have been able to represent my culture, my kūpuna, my hālau and my ‘Ohana. I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for the endless love and support throughout this amazing journey. I couldn’t ask for a better team of people to stand behind me because without each and every one of you I wouldn’t be who I am today. This experience has been humbling, deep, grateful and accomplishing. I would also like to recognize my fellow contestants as you understand all the time and dedication. We all danced our hearts out there and we all captured the people’s hearts and that is winning itself. We told our stories and gave it our best that we could for the love of our culture and for the love of hula. To my Mom and brother (@designermanaola) thank you for allowing me to be the vessel of your creativity. For fulfilling me with the ‘Ike of our kupuna and guiding me always. I love you both with all of my wailua. The love we share is greater than anything in this world and what sustains me everyday.” -Aisa Yap
Celebration of Hawaiian Culture: Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Dancer: Asialynn Genoa Kalihilihiʻulaonālehuaʻohōpoe Yap
Kumu Hula: Nani Lim-Yap
Choreographer: Carrington Manaola Yap
Photographer: Ranae Keane-Bamsey
Venue: University of Hawaii Hilo
Makeup: Alan Cool & Team
Hair Artist: Minerva Tabucbuc & Team
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