The Conversation: Freedom Flotilla to sail to Gaza; Cirque du Soleil in Waikiki

By Catherine Cruz

Published April 12, 2024 at 11:41 AM HST

A scene from the Cirque du Soleil show "Luzia," which is currently on a worldwide tour. "Luzia" is an acrobatic ode to Mexico.

Retired Army Reserve Col. and former American diplomat Ann Wright will take part in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's effort to bring food and tents to families in Gaza | Full Story
Students and teachers from Bruyères, France, travel to Hawaiʻi to learn about a brave unit of Japanese American soldiers who liberated their town 80 years ago during World War II | Full Story
Cirque du Soleil Hawaiʻi composer and musical director Evan Duffy on what audiences can expect from the upcoming performance | Full Story

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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Originally from Guam, she spent more than 30 years at KITV, covering beats from government to education. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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