Reading time: < 1minuteEnsemble from Filipino Studies Group (Photo credit: Raiatea Arcuri)
international students and community volunteers took the stage at the . They performed traditional songs and dances from their homelands at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center on February 21 and 22.
The two-night production by the carried on the beautiful tradition of sharing cultures from all over the world. The unique celebration of diversity gave the college and community an opportunity to experience a multitude of cultural performances.
International Nights Program
Fire dancer from Big Island Desi (Photo credit: Raiatea Arcuri)
On February 21, the following groups and countries were represented:
Japan: Taishoji Taiko
Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM): Pohnpei Kaselehlie Club
Japan: Japanese Student Association
Kosrae, FSM: Kosrae Hilo Organization
West Africa: LavaRoots Performing Arts
Sri Lanka: Thatmini Kularatna
Samoa: Tupulaga O Samoa Mo A Taeao
The February 22 lineup featured the following cultures and organizations:
Japan: Puna Taiko
Philippines: Filipino Studies Group
Tonga: Maata Fakasieiki
Palau: Ngelekel Belau Club
Ireland: Â鶹´«Ã½ Irish Dance
Yap, FSM: Waab Student Organization
India: Big Island Desi
Marshall Islands: Marshallese Iakwe Club
West African performers from LavaRoots Performing Arts (Photo credit: Raiatea Arcuri)
