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Parade of nations greet Hawaii at FestPAC opening ceremony

The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture Opening Ceremony was held on Thursday at the University of Hawaii’s Stan Sheriff Center.

By Jamm Aquino

June 6, 2024

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A member of the delegation from Palau waves the nation’s flag during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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Palauans cheer during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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Hula dancers smile during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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People cheer from the stands during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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Participants from Tonga cheer from the stands.
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Conch shells are blown during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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Participants from American Samoa are seen in the stands.
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A hula kahiko is performed during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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A hula kahiko is performed during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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A hula kahiko is performed during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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A hula kahiko is performed during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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A hula kahiko is performed during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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A hula kahiko is performed during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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A hula kahiko is performed during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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A hula kahiko is performed during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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A hula kahiko is performed during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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A hula kahiko is performed during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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Hosts Noah Ha’alilio Solomon and Telesia Tonga are seen on the Jumbotron screen.
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A delegation from Taiwan performs during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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The delegation from Guahan (Guam) presents Hawaii Gov. Josh Green with a gift.
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The delegation from Guahan (Guam) arrives during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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A delegation from Taiwan performs during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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The delegation from Guahan (Guam) performs during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.
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The delegation from Guam walks out during the opening ceremony at the Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.

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