The Ballet Folklorico will perform at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo Performing Arts Center and Kahilu Theatre in Waimea during an official visit as representatives of La Serena, Chile, a Sister City of Hawaiʻi County.

Created under the administration of La Serena Mayor Roberto Jacob Jure, the company uses dance to promote the social and cultural manifestations of the people of Chile with an emphasis on the local heritage of the city of La Serena.

During the last eight years, it has performed more than 2,000 times throughout Chile, in addition to making appearances in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia and Ecuador.

“This is the first group from La Serena in our almost 30-year sister city relationship to ever visit Hawai’i,” said Jane Clement, Hawai’i County’s Sister City Protocol Officer in a press release. Clement continued, “We are excited to welcome them to our island and invite our community to show them our aloha by supporting their shows.”

The UH Hilo performance will take place tonight (February 8) at 7pm.  Ticket prices are $20/general, $15 senior (55 and older), $10 youth (17 and younger) and $15 faculty/staff/alumni; $10 UH Hilo/HCC Student with valid ID.  For more information visit https://hilo.hawaii.edu/depts/theatre/tickets/#show-12

The Kahilu Theatre performance is scheduled for Friday, February 19 at 6pm.  Tickets are $35.  For more information visit kahilutheatre.org

 

Photo credit: Hawaiʻi County Mayor’s Office