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On Saturday, October 17, 2015, Hawaiian Mission Houses' Mele Wahi Pana 2015 featured the district of Waialua and musicians Ken Makuakane, Aaron Mahi, and George Kuo. They shared the stage with commentators Thomas Shirai, Kanani Awai, and Keith Awai who contributed their insights and knowledge about the songs and their connection to Waialua. Kumu ‘Ohu Gon and his ha-lau oli Na- Wa‘a La-lani Ka-huna o Pu‘u Kohola presented the opening kahiko segment of oli and mo‘olelo. Kumu Hula Pohai Souza and Ha-lau Hula Kamamolikolehua with Kumu Mahealani Wong with Na- Hanona- o Ka Ha-lau Hula Pa- Ola Kapu also performed hula of the Waialua. This concert of oli, mele, and songs features stories from the 13 ahupua‘a of Waialua, from Kaena Point to Kapaeloa.