2023 International Nights: UH Hilo students share their cultures

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The annual event spans over four decades, showcasing performances from the many different cultures and countries represented at UH Hilo.

Group of dancers on stage, men and women, in green and black, hands on hips, lots of smiles.
Samoa: Tupulaga O Samoa Mo A Taeao (Photo: Wolphgang Wolphagen)

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s International Student Association produced the 2023 International Nights dance fest on Feb. 24 at the university’s Performing Arts Center. The annual event spans over four decades, showcasing performances from the many different cultures and countries represented at UH Hilo. Performers volunteer their time for practice and performance, a testament to the willingness of UH Hilo’s students to share their cultures with others.

Photos by Wolphgang Wolphagen.

Japan

Drummers.
Representing Japan: Taishoji Taiko.

Hawai‘i

Hula halau.
Representing Hawai‘i: Hui Haumana Hawai‘i ma UH Hilo

Palau

Group of dancers, men and women, white tops and ti.
Representing Palau: Ngelekel Belau Club.

Japan

A sinlge woman dancing, dressed in traditional Japanese attire, green.
Representing Japan: Japanese Students Association.

Marshall Islands

A single male with full smile, dancing, white top and a whistle on a string around his neck.
Representing Marshall Islands: Marshallese Iakwe Club.

Ireland

Two women and a man in traditional Irish dress, dance, all with hands on hips.
Ireland: Hawai‘i Irish Dance

Fiji and Melanesia

Women dancers in traditional attire, large green leaves placed around waist and wrists.
Representing Fiji and Melanesia: Fiji Meke Group.

Samoa

Single woman with large, tall headdress.
Samoa: Tupulaga O Samoa Mo A Taeao.

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