At noon on the Polynesian stage, along side the public announcement that alcoholic drinks were now for sale, the mai tai’s were flowing just as the sweet sounds of the ukulele filled the air and transported you to a tropical island in the Pacific. It was hot enough for it, at least.

The musical group Island Bazaar played several tunes and renditions under a floral and tiki-themed stage to an audience of about 30 people of all ages.

Now, it can’t be a Polynesian concert without the hula dance. Apparently the audience thought otherwise because when the group played the beats and invited the audience to dance, there was nobody in the spotlight.

But there were loud cheers and heaps of applause.

Despite the lackluster response to the invitation to bring dancers onstage, the fair is drawing families from across the region.

“This is all very new and I’m not sure what to think of it yet,” said Derek Lee of Los Angeles. “It’s our first time here and it’s great family entertainment.”

As always, concerts and musical events are scheduled throughout the day on Street Fair stages.

– Ivan Contreras

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