Glynn Washington

As the sun sets over Hilo, revelers pack into Kanakaole Stadium.

The rafters.

Air tastes rich with the smell of Kahlua pork and the sound of ancient drums.

And in the distance, dark clouds roll in.

Snap judgment.

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Welcome back to Snap Judgment.

The Something Sacred episode.

Featuring amazing stories from Snap's evil twin podcast, Spooked.

Snap Judgment.

Thank you, thank you, Leanne, for sharing your story.

Leanne told us that even though her group was disqualified from the 1986 competition the next night, they did have another chance to dance.

And after all the ups and downs of the festival, they rocked the stage with one of the best performances ever.

And Spooks, as you should know, the next Mary Monarch Festival is just days away.

There'll be a link in our show notes where you can learn more.

This piece was scouted by Isha Lopez.

The original score was by Clay Xavier.

It was produced by Zoe Ferrigno.

If you dug this journey through the Shadowlands, know that Spook Stories drop each and every week amazing stories from people who can scarcely believe it happened themselves.