Hawaiian Dance Performance “Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu”| Yerba Buena Gardens

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu, Patrick Makuakane’s dynamic Hawaiian dance company, presents a visually captivating performance of hula as a full theatrical experience. The company will feature a rich blend of traditional and contemporary forms of hula, showcasing a delightful combination of signature pieces and audience favorites in the hula kahiko, hula ‘auana, and hula mua styles.

Performances are given in a “talk-story” format, incorporating narration and dance providing a rich cultural context.

• DATE: May 8, 2010
• TIME: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
• LOCATION: Esplanade

About The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival: The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents music, theater, dance, cultural events, educational and children’s programs, reflecting the rich cultures and creativity of the region. Between May and October the Festival presents nearly 100 programs in Yerba Buena Gardens, all FREE and open to the public.

Location: Yerba Buena Gardens is a 2.5-block complex bordered by Mission, Folsom, 3rd and 4th Streets in San Francisco. This unique outdoor venue includes a 5.5 acre lawn, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Waterfall, the Sister City Garden, and several striking sculptures.  [Map and Directions]

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