Ring Around the Rose – Malialole

Merine “Vida” Tu’itama’alelagi Hafoka and her son Haviar “Havi” Tuitama Hafoka run Malialole, a Polynesian music and dance group that celebrates and preserves Pacific Islander art, culture, and history. Now three generations strong, Malialole is spreading Polynesian culture to today’s youth, helping to foster a sense of identity and strengthen the community of Pacific Islanders in Utah.

Malialole will perform at 11 a.m. on May 10, 2025, at The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. The event is part of Repertory Dance Theater‘s Ring Around the Rose Series.