PORTRAIT PHOTO – The making of a Merrie Monarch dancer

Reina Moriguchi, Staff Photographer|February 6, 2023

Academy senior Liliana LaBatte recently competed in her first Merrie Monarch Festival. She started dancing hula from a young age and said she has always dreamt of following in her mother’s footsteps and competing in the world-renowned cultural event. Photo by Reina Moriguchi.

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