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Stories from the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design

Stories from the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design


Breakin’ Through: HIjack’s Win for Hawaiʻi and Message for the World

HIJack (center) of Keiki Breaks, #8x8_shanrila_23, Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi (Photograph: Elyse Butler, 2022).

#8x8_shangrila_23 artist, Jack Rabanal (known as B-boy HIjack) triumphed at the Red Bull BC One Cypher USA 2023 held in Philadelphia, PA this past Saturday, making a statement for Hawai’i and bringing worldwide attention to recent events on Maui.

With his unique creative style, powerful moves, and undeniable talent, HIjack has secured his place in the highly anticipated Last Chance Cypher in Paris, France on October 20th, 2023. This competition determines who claims the coveted 16th spot in the Red Bull BC One World Finals held the very next day in Paris on October 21, 2023.