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BELTRA and Student Hula Week 2026: A Wonderful Partnership

BELTRA, a leading booking site specializing in local experience-based activities, has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Student Hula Week 2026 event. Organized by Aloha Laboratory, this event is renowned as one of Japan's largest hula competitions for students, showcasing young dancers' talent and passion for hula. The tickets for this highly anticipated event are now available for purchase online.

Support for a Thriving Hula Community

Japan boasts one of the largest hula markets globally, outside of Hawaii. This popularity has led to the cultivation of a strong community of enthusiasts spanning across ages and regions. By supporting this event, BELTRA aims to foster the next generation of student hula dancers while strengthening ties with the broader hula community in Japan.

This collaboration signifies a commitment to promoting not just the event but also hula culture as a whole. BELTRA envisions producing authentic hula experiences that connect Japanese participants with the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii in the future.

Event Details

The Student Hula Week 2026 event is scheduled from August 1 to August 3, 2026, at the Kannai Hall in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. This competition features high school and college dancers from across the nation, who will showcase their skills and embody the spirit of hula, a cherished Hawaiian cultural tradition. The event promises to be a significant gathering of talent and enthusiasm, drawing attention from across Japan.

On August 3, participants will have the unique opportunity to attend workshops conducted by four esteemed Kumu Hula, mastery instructors in the hula community. This workshop will provide invaluable direct guidance to budding hula dancers, making it an essential experience for attendees.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the event are available at the following prices:

• - August 1 (Saturday): High School Hula Competition 2026 — ¥7,700
• - August 2 (Sunday): College Hula Competition 2026 — ¥7,700
• - August 3 (Monday): Kumu Hula Workshop — One-day pass ¥55,000 / Individual tickets ¥15,000

For more details, visit VELTRA's webpage.

About Aloha Laboratory

Aloha Laboratory is dedicated to promoting the authentic cultural transmission of hula, bridging Japanese and Hawaiian culture through events and creative productions. As a longtime organizer of the High School Hula Competition and College Hula Competition, Aloha Laboratory creates a platform for cultural legacy, collaborating closely with Kumu Hula from Hawaii to deliver genuine Hawaiian cultural experiences beyond mere entertainment.

Learn more about Aloha Laboratory on their website: Aloha Laboratory.

About BELTRA

BELTRA goes beyond being a conventional travel company, offering solutions for unforgettable experiences locally and internationally, from travel planning to post-travel engagement. With approximately 23,000 local tours and partnerships with 9,000 tour operators worldwide, BELTRA operates in 150 countries and boasts around 2.85 million members, enhancing their travel experiences with over 610,000 user-generated stories.

To explore more adventures, visit the BELTRA website: BELTRA.