Good vibes and island rhythms

On Saturday, November 7, Petrack Park was transformed into a place full of island vibes, with the 4th Annual A Hui Hou Festival bringing all kinds of authentic Hawaiian and Polynesian entertainment, performances, food, drinks and more. (John Clausen/Pahrump Valley Times)The 4th Annual A Hui Hou Festival took place this month and one of the new features of the event was a fire knife dancing competition, which drew several contenders who displayed awe-inspiring skills. (John Clausen/Pahrump Valley Times)Young dancers with Lanikuhonua Hula Studio, located here in Pahrump, perform at the 4th Annual A Hui Hou Festival, swaying their colored skirts and performing flowing hand motions. (John Clausen/Pahrump Valley Times)Lanikuhonua Hula Studio offers classes in traditional Hawaiian dance for participants as young as two years old and was just one of the studios that performed at this year's A Hui Hou Festival.

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