2 Thursday, February 16, 2017 ‘Arirang: The Cultural Spirit of Korea in Hawaii’ Coming to the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center is “Arirang: The Cultural Spirit of Korea in Hawaii” tomorrow at 7:30 p.m., a free event highlighting the importance of Korean and Korean-American culture and traditions on the Big Island. The performance is made possible thanks to a grant from the Korea Foundation, and also includes a monthlong exhibition at the East Hawaii Cultural Center as well as plans for a book to be published in November. “Arirang” will showcase vibrant performances including a traditional mask dance drama, folk songs by the Korean Community Choir, a freestyle K-pop hip-hop routine, and an array of folk dances like the “Pan Gut,” featuring male dancers wearing streamer hats. There is also a modern, creative collaboration by Korean-American performers of different generations who will tell the story of the tragic sinking of the Sewol Ferry, an event that became the impetus for current political protest in South Korea. “‘Hala Bada Gut’ is the collaboration piece myself and HCC professor Trina Nahm-Mijo are working on with other visiting artists,” says Bonnie Kim, an independent artist living on the Big Island. “Trina is a third-generation Korean-American artist, and I’m a first-generation Korean-American artist.” Honolulu-based artist Ellen Cho will be joining them on stage as well. Feb. 16 2017 4. Grass Jam Music legends converge for three shows 6. Cowboy up! Pana‘ewa Stampede Rodeo returns 10. Puzzles Entertain your brain 12. Let’s Go Out Ono grinds CREDITS: Editor David Bock Writers John Burnett Katie Young Yamanaka Photography Hollyn Johnson Design Bonnie L. Rogers Katie Young YAMANAKA Big Island Vibe Email your Island Beat announcements to entertainment@hawaiitribune-herald.com Courtesy photo Halla Huhm Dance Studio performs the puch’ae ch’um (fan dance) during a recent Korean Festival in Honolulu. See SPIRIT Page 11
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