Eō e ke Kaiaulu Kona — Rejoice the Kona Community
Join us for a special evening of stories, music, and hula celebrating the living history and spirit of the Kona community on the lawn of Huliheʻe Palace.
Vision
Eō e ke Kaiāulu Kona — Rejoice the Kona Community.
Mission
To empower generations through the stories of the Kona community while honoring the deep and enduring relationships between Kaialua, Nā Aliʻi Kona (Chiefs of Kona), and Nā Kānaka Kona (People of Kona).
Our Gathering
This evening event invites the community to gather under the Kona moon for a time to talk story, reflect, and celebrate the traditions that continue to shape Hawaiʻi today.
Through the voices of our kūpuna, local musicians, and kumu hula, we will share stories that connect us to place, history, and one another. Musicians will share the moʻolelo behind songs composed for Hawaiʻi and Kona, while hula will bring these stories to life through movement and tradition.
Event Details
The evening will take place on March 20th, 2026 on the front lawn of Huliheʻe Palace, beginning with an opening chant and music starting at 5:00 PM. Stories, music, and hula will continue throughout the evening as we gather together beneath the Kona moon.
- 5:00pm Wehena Opening blessings at Huliheʻe Palace
- 5:10pm Hoʻolauna Introduction of guest kupuna, story telling with Aunty Lale Kam
- 5:15pm Ka Pā Hula Nā Wai Iwi Ola Keiki & Wahine opening hula presentation
- 5:30pm Hainoa Kumu Welu Bean, Kumu Kealoha Ref and Mr. Russell Paio
- 6:00pm Kenny Tagavilla and Friends
- 7:15pm Panina Closing blessings
We invite you to come, sit with us, and enjoy an evening of connection, culture, and community.
