The traditional Hawaiian fine art of hula has become very popular world-wide and especially in Japan, where there are approximately two million dancers and enthusiasts of this time-honored Hawaiian practice. The Pan-Pacific Festival provides a dream opportunity for many of these groups who train all year long, in anticipation of dancing hula in Hawaiʻi – the birthplace of this much revered and appreciated art form. A true example of cultural exchange, you will see a talented assembly of hālau (hula group or school) from all across Japan performing their interpretation of the hula on stage. In addition, the audience will be treated to a special exhibition each day, performed by local hula hālau, Hālau ʻO Nāpualaʻikauaikaʻiu, led by Kumu Hula Sallie Yoza of Honolulu. Friday to Sunday, June 7-9, 2024. Friday/Saturday 4pm-10pm; Sunday 7pm-10pm. More info: Pan-Pacific Hula Festival – Pan Pacific Festival
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