Focus Hawaii Christmas At BYU-Hawaii

Authors

• Brigham Young University Hawaii

Files

Description

This festive episode of Focus Hawaii showcases Christmas at BYU–Hawaii 2004, a lively holiday program produced by Moana and Junior Fenga and Liz and Mark Atuaya—former members of the Wolfgram family connected to the internationally known singing group The Jets. The concert features a wide range of live musical and dance performances, including traditional carols such as O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, and Noel, alongside Hawaiian‑style Christmas numbers, hula by the Gilman dancers, and guest appearances from Rolando Sanchez delivering high‑energy Latin Christmas music. The Wolfgram sisters—Moana, Etivise, Natalia, and Elizabeth—perform multiple pieces, sharing stories of their Tongan heritage, their upbringing in snowy Minnesota and Utah, and the joyful transition to celebrating Christmas “island style” in Hawaiʻi. Highlights include children’s performers singing “Christmas Island,” sing‑along moments with the audience, nostalgic selections from the Jets’ holiday album, and a heartfelt finale featuring Nono Sina dancers performing Paradise With You, Lord. The program blends Polynesian culture, family tradition, and Christmas spirit into an uplifting community celebration.

Length of Video

00:29:10

File Size

2.5GB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

12-3-2004

Keywords

Christmas at BYUH, Focus Hawaii, Joel Kongaika, Wolfgram family, The Jets, Moana Fenga, Liz Atuaya, Rolando Sanchez, Nono Sina dancers, Gilman family dancers, Hawaiian Christmas, Polynesian holiday concert, live Christmas music, island‑style Christmas, BYU–Hawaii event, holiday performances, cultural celebration

Recommended Citation

Brigham Young University Hawaii, "Focus Hawaii Christmas At BYU-Hawaii" (2004). Focus Hawaii. 127.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/127