Poke, falsetto and Miss Aloha Nui

The contestants at the 2009 Clyde "Kindy" Sproat Falsetto & Storytelling Contest take a bow. (Hawaii247 photo by Karin Stanton)

Results from the Hawaiian Cultural Weekend

Sept. 4-6, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa

Miss Aloha Nui 2009: Dardenella Mae “Darde” Gamayo of Honokaa

Great Waikoloa Poke Contest

(36 amateur entries and 10 professional entries)

Amateur Division: 

Cooked Poke – Alex Akau

Poke with Limu – Kalani Balino

Poke with Soy Sauce – Carrington “Bubba” Lim

Traditional – Shelly Pelfry

Presentation – Carrington “Bubba” Lim 

Overall Amateur Winner – Jason Wood

Professional Division: 

Cooked Poke – Nolan Hing

Poke with Limu – Chad Yamamoto

Poke with Soy Sauce – Jayson Kanekoa

Traditional – Jayson Kanekoa

Presentation – Jayson Kanekoa

Overall Professional Winner – Nolan Hing 

Clyde “Kindy” Sproat Falsetto & Storytelling Contest

Adult Division

Olelo (Language) Award: Dane Fujiwara

Moolelo (Storytelling) Award: Kalani Pea

2nd Place Overall: Lopaka Ryder

1st Place Overall:Dane Fujiwara

Junior Division

Olelo (Language) Award: Jacob Kailiwai Ching

Moolelo (Storytelling) Award: Jacob Kailiwai Ching

2nd Place Overall: Manao Ikeda

1st Place Overall: Jacob Kailiwai Ching

 

Dane Fujiwara, of Maui, is a full-time student on Oahu. (Hawaii247 photo by Karin Stanton)