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r <br /> Hawai'i County's first-ever Sister City Virtual Concert themed <br /> "A Whole New World," premiered on July 30, 2021, on Na Leo <br /> TV. The concert showcased mayoral messages and cultural <br /> performances from eight sister cities across the globe. `�„� <br /> Represented in the concert were five cities in Japan, two in the <br /> Philippines, and one from Chile. In addition to the individual <br /> cultural performances, there was joint hula to the song "Sending <br /> Aloha," written and composed by Hilo <br /> musician/songwriter/educator Brandon Nakano, performed by ���u��� ' <br /> each respective city. <br /> 'Jt7'rrir%yiJ,Ow <br /> Ji/rrl,i Ji" 1ii„,,,rr,Jruyrnmyrir,yylyl IlrJlyll)ri lJlvmr»r> ii <br /> Iwo <br /> TWO o/0 z/01 <br /> 1 Pti I i� <br /> u Ii <br /> i <br /> 1 <br /> This concert was created to remind us of our connections across the world, as we continue to fight <br /> through a pandemic that has left many of us feeling disconnected and alone," said Mayor Mitch Roth. <br /> "Our Sister City relationships have always been integral to our identity, diversity, and vibrancy here on <br /> Hawai'i Island, and we are excited to showcase them in a new and exciting way for all to see, feel, and be <br /> inspired." <br /> The full video of the concert can be viewed on the County's sister city webpage at <br /> www.hawaiicounty.gov/sistercities <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAPI SISTER CITIES <br />