Earlier this century it expanded its factory so it could churn out ukuleles, which were a huge fad.

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Each night, hundreds participate in exuberant Polynesian routines, with ukuleles jangling and drums pounding long into the night.

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On Uke Club night, the smell of Teriyaki chicken floats on the warm summer air, along with the beachy sound of tuning ukuleles.

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They sang songs and the locals hosted a seaside barbeque lunch, where they performed traditional Polynesian dances accompanied by Marquesan drums and ukuleles.

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