{"id":106370,"date":"2025-06-29T15:57:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T01:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/?p=106370"},"modified":"2025-06-29T15:57:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T01:57:46","slug":"history-of-cirque-du-soleil-in-hawaii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/history-of-cirque-du-soleil-in-hawaii\/","title":{"rendered":"History of Cirque du Soleil in Hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;198865&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/oahu\/a\/188144?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=HistoryofCirqueduSoleilinHawaii&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogHistoryofCirqueduSoleilinHawaii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cirque du Soleil<\/a>, the renowned Canadian entertainment company, has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of circus arts and street entertainment. In December 2024, the company marked a significant milestone by launching its first-ever resident show in Hawaii, titled <i>\u2018Auana<\/i>, at the OUTRIGGER Waik\u012bk\u012b Beachcomber Hotel. 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The company\u2019s name, meaning \u2018Circus of the Sun,\u2019 was inspired by the energy and symbolism of the sun during a trip Guy Lalibert\u00e9 took to Hawaii, representing a new era in circus arts.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;205117&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Connections_to_Hawaii\"><\/span><b>Early Connections to Hawaii<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;605883&#8243;]Over the years, Cirque du Soleil has toured extensively, bringing its productions to various parts of the world, including Hawaii. 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Collaborating with local cultural experts and artists, the company aimed to create a production that would resonate with both residents and visitors.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;985581&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launch_of_%E2%80%98Auana_Cirque_du_Soleils_Hawaiian_Residency\"><\/span><b>Launch of \u2018Auana: Cirque du Soleil\u2019s Hawaiian Residency<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_single_image media=&#8221;106374&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;204535&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;651474&#8243;]In December 2024, Cirque du Soleil unveiled <i>\u2018Auana<\/i>, its inaugural resident show in Hawaii, at the OUTRIGGER Waik\u012bk\u012b Beachcomber Hotel. 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