About this episode
The episode follows Lei-Ann and her hula sisters as they prepare for the 1986 Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawaii, facing unexpected challenges.
It’s a spring night in Hilo, Hawaii. Lei-Ann and her hula sisters are about to take the stage at the 1986 Merrie Monarch Festival. They’ve been practicing for months. But the gods have other plans.
Topics covered
- hula
- Merrie Monarch Festival
- Hawaii
- performance
- culture
Keywords
- Lei-Ann
- hula sisters
- spring night
- 1986
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Hilo, Hawaii
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