Wehileiʻula to commemorate the 200th birthday of Ruth Ke‘elikōlani
Join the celebration! On the grounds of beautiful Huliheʻe Palace at the edge of Kailua Bay, this community celebration during February celebrates the life, legacy and deep connection to Huliheʻe Palace of Ruth Ke‘elikōlani Keanolani Kanāhoahoa. Wehileiʻula is a month-long cultural observance held during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (February 2026) to
Open call for artist submissions
Enter your art! Open call for artist submissions Wehileiʻula is a month-long cultural observance held during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (February 2026) to commemorate the 200th birthday of Ruth Ke‘elikōlani Keanolani Kanāhoahoa. Enter your best work showing a creative and respectful interpretation of Princess Ruth's life, legacy and cultural significance. All
Wehileiʻula: 200th Lā Hānau Celebration
Join the celebration! On the grounds of beautiful Huliheʻe Palace at the edge of Kailua Bay, this community celebration during February celebrates the life, legacy and deep connection to Huliheʻe Palace of Ruth Ke‘elikōlani Keanolani Kanāhoahoa. Wehileiʻula is a month-long cultural observance held during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (February 2026) to
Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi – Thursdays
Join the celebration! Wehileiʻula is a month-long cultural observance held during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (February 2026) to commemorate the 200th birthday of Ruth Ke‘elikōlani Keanolani Kanāhoahoa. Inspired by the ʻike and legacy of Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani, Wehileiʻula is guided by a pilina to Hawaiian language, scholarship, and cultural
Na Hana Noʻeau – Wednesdays
Join the celebration! Wehileiʻula is a month-long cultural observance held during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (February 2026) to commemorate the 200th birthday of Ruth Ke‘elikōlani Keanolani Kanāhoahoa. Every Wednesday join us for hands-on hana noʻeau activities on the palace grounds featuring a rotating group of Hawaiian cultural practitioners from Kona. Wednesdays,
Papa Mele – Every Tuesday
Join the celebration! Every Tuesday explore mele as a vessel of memory and ʻike. Through song and story, we honor aliʻi, place, and the legacy of Keʻelikōlani on the grounds of Huliheʻe Palace. Kumu: Rolinda Bean Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 3 pm to 4:30 pm Click here to
