One of the first foreign guests who arrived in Ufa for the World Folkloriada was the Hawaiian group Akhuna O'khana.

One of the first foreign guests who arrived in Ufa for the World Folkloriada was the Hawaiian group Akhuna O'khana.

Immediately upon arrival, the ensemble from the paradise islands charged the greeters with positive. To the accompaniment of ukulele and kurai accompaniment, the head of the band Joseph Akhuna sang the song "May there always be sunshine" in English and Russian.

The musician said that the 18-hour flight went well, and he is happy to be on the Bashkir land, having made such a long journey.

“In 1978, when I was in college, I came to your country as part of an artistic team. In those years, through dances and music, we established friendly relations between our countries. Culture carries a peacekeeping mission, ”the musician said.

Joseph Akhuna has been the head of the family ensemble for 20 years, including his brothers, children, grandchildren, nephews. The musician has 22 grandchildren, some of them will perform at the Folkloriada, and the youngest stayed at home with his wife.

“My wife helps to sew costumes. She could not come, but her soul is with us, ”said the musician.

Three years ago Joseph Akhuna visited Bashkortostan and was inspired by the local hospitality. In his opinion, the inhabitants of the republic are outwardly similar to Hawaiians.

After checking into the hotel, the ensemble went on a sightseeing tour of Ufa.

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