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The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story” is about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Hawai`i Island and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, upcoming shows will include interesting and informative talk stories with people involved with the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, […]
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Every Monday through Saturday Night: Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly; closed Sundays. For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit […]
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Every Monday: Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 2.5 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Where the agricultural landscape changed from taro to rice to corn, watered by an intricate ditch system with a marvelous history dating back to the time of the legendary menehune. Learn […]
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Every Monday: Niaulani Nature Walk. A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features […]
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Nightly: O Nā Lani Sunset Stories. From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring […]
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Every Tuesday Morning: BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other […]
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Every Tuesday: Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. […]
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Tuesday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 2 – Spirit of Slack Key; October 9 – Legends of Slack Key; October 16 – Your Island of Peace; October 23 – Honoring Raymond Kane; October 30 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian […]
Free – $25
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Every Wednesday and Thursday: Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located […]
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Wednesday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 3 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; October 10 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; October 17 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; October 24 – Whales Homecoming; October 31 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar […]
Free – $25
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Every Wednesday: Live Fire Show. Enjoy the North Shore’s newest one-stop entertainment option – a weekly Polynesian ahi lele (fire dancing) show. Start your evening between 5 and 6:30 p.m. with a delicious dinner special from Skinny B’s Island Smokehouse BBQ and a tasty signature cocktail, or choose from a great selection of wines and beer from […] |
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Thursday – Sunday, October 4 – 7: 96th Annual Maui County Fair and Parade. Maui’s largest event, this year appropriately themed, “Celebrating the Good Ol’ Days”, will return for its 96th year providing something for everyone with fun, ono multi-cultural food, exhibits, entertainment, contests, top-notched entertainment, and quality time with family and friends. The Fair […] Thursday & Saturday Evenings, Year Round: Oahu Ghost Tours. Why are Hawaiian ghosts different from other ghosts? For starters, they play a much bigger role in Polynesian culture than your run-of-the-mill poltergeist. Oahu Ghost Tours not only showcase local hauntings and creepy legends, but also expose you to some of the ceremonial events that Hawaiians […] |
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Every Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
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Friday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 5 – Kaua`i Slack Key; October 12 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; October 19 – Hanalei Slack Key; October 26 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs […]
Free – $25
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Friday, October 5: Rebelution – Free Rein Hawai`i Tour. Fourteen years into an effervescent career, California reggae band and touring juggernaut Rebelution remains abundantly creative. Its members are as focused and committed as they are easygoing and laid-back. They haven't lost a step since Falling Into Place, their 2016 studio album, became the band’s fourth release […] |
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Saturday, October 6: Festivals of Aloha Parade – Moloka`i. One of a kind parade featuring pa`u riders on horseback, country-style floats with exotic flowers. Kaunakakai Town. 9 a.m.
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Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7: Annual Coconut Festival. Celebrate all that is coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs, and more. Lots […]
Free – $5
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Saturday, October 6: Festivals of Aloha Parade & Celebration – Hāna. 2018 Festivals of Aloha fittingly culminate with an action-packed agenda in heavenly Hāna with lots of hula and Hawaiian music, all happening at one of the most authentic unspoiled locations in the world. Hāna town comes together through week-long festivities. Beginning the celebration with […] |
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Every Sunday: Sunday Market: Kalalea Anahola Farmer’s Hui. A farmer’s market hosted by the members of Kalalea Anahola Farmer’s Hui. Vendors include local fresh produce, baked goods, vegan meals, crafts, jewelry, massage therapists, fresh coconut juice, local honey, Native Hawaiian educational games and puzzles, jams and curds, and much more. Tahitian drumming performances occur throughout […]
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 7 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; October 14 – Gift of the Ancestors; October 21 – For the Birds; October 28 – `Ohana Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs […]
Free – $25
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Every Sunday: Maui Sunday Market. Held each Sunday, from 4 pm to 8 pm, in the Kahului Shopping Center parking lot, this popular event features island vendors (crafters, artisans, food purveyors, and more); entertainment; food trucks; and activities showcasing Hawaiian Cultural traditions and practices. Public admission and parking is free. |
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Saturday, October 13: Ironman World Championship Triathlon. Considered one of the most grueling one-day sporting events in the world, triathletes from around the world swim through the waters surrounding Kailua Pier, bike through Kona roads to the Kohala Coast and back, and run a marathon course that ends at Ali`i Drive with thousands of cheering […]
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Saturdays & Sundays, October 13 – 28: Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival. Spend a family day in the country with live entertainment, Pumpkin Picking Patch, tractor pulled hayrides, pony rides, farm style food, picture booths, games and fun for everyone. Pumpkins will be priced according to size. Cash only; no checks or credit cards (ATM […]
Free – $3
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Saturday, October 13: Emalani Festival. A day of song, hula, history and pageantry, celebrating Hawai`i’s beloved Queen Emma and recalling her journey to the Koke`e uplands and Kilohana vista in 1871. Queen Emma will enter the meadow on horseback at 11 a.m. Exhibits, craft tables, silent auction, and a snack shop enhance the festival experience. Carpooling is […]
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Saturday, October 13: Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov.
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Sunday, October 14: Princeville Night Market. Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572. |
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Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20: Kaua`i Chocolate & Coffee Festival. A celebration of all things chocolate and coffee with lots of sampling, educational displays and workshops, entertainment and exhibitor booths, featuring a variety of chocolate and coffee products from around the state. Enjoy farm tours, informative classes, workshops/demonstrations, live entertainment, a chocolate & […]
$15 – $20
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Friday, October 19: Kailua Night Market. Kailua Night Market showcases diverse cultural and food offerings and welcomes visitors to the Kailua District. Enjoy local entertainment, fashion, food, and arts & crafts. 50 Kihapai St. (next to Hardware Hawai`i), Kailua. For information call (808) 389-3649 or visit www.kailuanightmarket.com. |
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Saturday, October 20: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting […]
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Saturday, October 20: Mohala Mai. Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka, the overall champions at this year’s Merrie Monarch Festival, collaborate with Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winning groups, Keauhou and Nā Hoa, to create a magical evening of hula and Hawaiian music you don’t want to miss. A one-of-a-kind silent auction has become a signature […]
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Saturday, October 20: 18th Annual Halloween Journey. The Halloween Journey is a time honored and well-loved tradition at Kona Pacific Public Charter School. Along with a magical journey through wooded trails, guests will enjoy games, food, crafts and fun. Kona Pacific Public Charter School, 79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua. The event will take place rain or […]
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Saturdays & Sundays, October 21 – November 18: Shichigosan Children’s Festival. Shichigosan is a traditional Japanese celebration for 3, 5 and 7 year olds. $65 donation includes, blessing, Chitose-ame candy, and goody bag. Complimentary kimono rental and dressing is offered in hopes of perpetuating a tradition that is spiritually enriching and culturally exciting. Hawai`i Kotohira […]
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Sunday, October 21: Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum […]
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Sunday, October 21: Annual Taste of Hilo. Featuring more than 30 participating restaurants, chefs, pastry chefs, bakers, and beverage suppliers. Sponsored by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawai`i, event proceeds go to support the Hawai`i Community College culinary program. Each year, a different local ingredient is featured, and culinary students participate by […]
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Thursday, October 25: Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For […] |
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Friday, October 26: Spookfest 2018. Spookfest is a family-friendly Halloween event for all ages. There will be trunk or treat, concessions, costume contest, keiki games and a middle school dance open to all middle schoolers. This event is free and open to the public. Kalama Intermediate School, 120 Makani Rd., Makawao. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For […] |
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Saturday, October 27: Hallowbaloo. This local tradition, now in its 11th year, gets grander and more exciting each year. Hosted in the Chinatown neighborhood of Honolulu, Hallowbaloo offers seasonal fun for the whole family. Enjoy live entertainment, music, art, food from popular local food trucks, and more. It’s unquestionably the biggest costume party in all […]
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Saturday, October 27: Annual Waimea Solar System Walk. The Canada-France-Hawai`i Telescope and Keck Observatory are sponsoring the Waimea Solar System Walk, which turns Waimea into a scale model of our solar system, with the sun at Keck and Pluto/dwarf planets at CFHT. Prizes for the keiki, refreshments for all. Costume contest at 1 p.m. Event […]
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Saturday, October 27: Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou. Bring your family and meet your friends at Kilauea Night Market. The last Saturday of every month is always a good time at Anaina Hou. Food trucks, local vendors, and live music bands; it’s fun for all ages, and a good time no matter what the weather. Arrive early […]
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Saturday, October 27: `Ohana Halloween Pa`ina. Enjoy a Haunted House, playground, vendors, Keiki Costume Contest; Adult Costume Contest, Family Costume Contest, and live entertainment. There will be trick-or-treating at participating merchants, a keiki fun zone, food trucks, and live entertainment including Hawai`i’s Motown-inspired singing group, A Touch of Gold. Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Dr., […]
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Tuesday, October 30: After Dark in the Park Presentation. Join Martha Noyes, author of Then There Were None, for “Woven Strands and Braided Cords: Philosophy and Metaphysics in Pre-contact Hawaiian Astronomy.” Hawai`i’s pre-contact cultural astronomy was complex, with multiple strands of information braided and woven into an elaborate web of knowledge. Among the braided strands […] |
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Wednesday, October 31: Halloween in Lahaina. For one night each year, Front Street transforms into a giant Halloween Party, filled with family-friendly activities, live music, and of course one of the world’s most unique displays of ghosts, ghouls, and much more. You never know what you’ll find! Festivities begin on Front Street with the Annual […] |
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The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story” is about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Hawai`i Island and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, upcoming shows will include interesting and informative talk stories with people involved with the recent Ironman World Championship in […] Every Monday through Saturday Night: Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly; closed Sundays. For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit […]
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Thursday & Saturday Evenings, Year Round: Oahu Ghost Tours. Why are Hawaiian ghosts different from other ghosts? For starters, they play a much bigger role in Polynesian culture than your run-of-the-mill poltergeist. Oahu Ghost Tours not only showcase local hauntings and creepy legends, but also expose you to some of the ceremonial events that Hawaiians […]
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Every Wednesday and Thursday: Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located […]
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Nightly: O Nā Lani Sunset Stories. From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring […]
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Friday & Saturday, November 2 & 3: 5th Annual Made in Maui County Festival. Maui County`s largest products show features over 140 vendors offering a wide variety of locally made products, including food, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, fashions, furniture, gifts, collectibles and more.
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Friday, 1:30 to 6 p.m., $35 per person, children 12 and under are free: Those who want to be first through the gate and who appreciate a leisurely shopping experience won’t want to miss this year’s “Exclusive Shopping Day.” Get a one day head-start on your Festival shopping with opening ceremonies with complimentary light pupu, […]
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Friday, November 2: Annual Black & White Night – Hilo. Hilo's huge annual walk-about party will have music in the streets, shops open late, and an after-party at the Palace Theater. Dress to impress in your best black & white. All proceeds from the event will go to support the annual Downtown Hilo Christmas Parade. Downtown […] |
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Saturday, November 3: Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll – Kona. Stroll through the art district of quaint Holualoa Village and visit galleries exhibiting an extensive collection of local artists. Over 30 Kona coffee farms join the festivities offering tastings and product for purchase. Holualoa Village, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit www.konacoffeefest.com.
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Saturday, November 3: Veteran’s Day Parade. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m., starting on Makaha Road and proceeding down Kuhio Highway thru downtown Kapa`a, and ending at Kapa`a Beach Park on Nui Street. The parade will feature marching units from the different military services, community organizations, Kaua`i schools’ marching bands and JROTC units. Following the parade […]
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Saturdays, November 3, 10 & 17: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain […]
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Sunday, November 4: Holoholo Ka`a. A hands-on event where kids and kids at heart can climb aboard, pretend to drive, and take photos in emergency vehicles, heavy machinery, farm equipment, buses, and much more! Local business, public utilities, non-profits, and government agencies showcase their vehicles while sharing their knowledge of duties and operating skills. UH […]
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Every Sunday: Sunday Market: Kalalea Anahola Farmer’s Hui. A farmer’s market hosted by the members of Kalalea Anahola Farmer’s Hui. Vendors include local fresh produce, baked goods, vegan meals, crafts, jewelry, massage therapists, fresh coconut juice, local honey, Native Hawaiian educational games and puzzles, jams and curds, and much more. Tahitian drumming performances occur throughout the day. The market […]
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 4 – Spirit of Slack Key; November 11 – Legends of Slack Key; November 18 – Your Island of Peace; November 25 – Honoring Raymond Kane. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing. A portion of […]
Free – $25
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