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This video is set to a song, Na ‘Ono o ka ‘Aina (“The Delectable Taros of the Land”), inspired by renowned Hawaiian cultural educator Edith Kanaka’ole. Written by Kalani Meinecke and George Kahumoku, Jr. and performed by Kekuhi Kanahele and friends, the song praises several kalo varieties for their beauty, taste, fragrance and spiritual significance.

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