HONOLULU (HI Now) - This week is about more than a night of music, it is about coming together as a lāhui and making sure culture, community, and opportunity stay within reach. The Hawaiian Council is marking a milestone moment with the Native Hawaiian Convention 25th Anniversary Hoʻolauleʻa Concert. This concert is a throwback celebration designed to welcome everyone in, from ōpio to kūpuna, with a price that keeps the door open.
On Wednesday, July 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center, the Hoʻolauleʻa turns the anniversary into a full on community night with food trucks, games, and prizes throughout the evening. It is all ages, built for the whole ‘ohana, and tickets are $25.
The concert also honors the songs that helped carry a generation. Ho‘onu‘a, Mana‘o Company, Natural Vibrations, and Kapena will share one stage, reconnecting audiences to the era when Hawaiian music and Native Hawaiian civic life were rising side by side. It is a reminder that music does not just entertain, it holds stories, builds pride, and keeps people moving forward together.
The Hoʻolauleʻa caps three days of Native Hawaiian Convention programming from July 20 - 22, including major talk story moments, cultural workshops, and a powerful visual circle of 133 hae aloha surrounding the center. Needs based scholarships are available because cost should never be the barrier. Learn more and grab tickets at hawaiiancouncil.org/convention and follow @hawaiiancouncil on Instagram for updates.
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