HONOLULU (HI Now) - Day 2 of the Native Hawaiian Convention on July 22 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center is built for that kind of momentum, where community voice, culture, and joy all share the same stage.
The day opens with plenary sessions and keynote speakers, then moves into breakout sessions and hot topic discussions that invite real talk and real listening. Between conversations, cultural workshops keep ʻike alive through hands-on learning, creating space to connect across generations and leave with something you can carry beyond the convention.
Then comes the part you can see and feel. Shop Nā Mea Hawai‘i spotlights exclusive collaborations with local Native Hawaiian makers, turning the marketplace into a living gallery of artistry and entrepreneurship. As the afternoon shifts into pau hana, the bar and gathering spaces make it easy to network, reconnect, and plan what you want to catch next.
To wrap up the night, stay for the Evening Ho‘olaule‘a Concert, featuring Hoʻonuʻa, Manaʻo Company, Natural Vibrations, and Kapena, plus mele and hula that keep the celebration grounded in culture.
To plan for the convention and keiki hula weekend get the latest schedule details at the Native Hawaiian Convention website or check their Instagram for updates.
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