Aloha Festivals

Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremony

The Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremony will kick off the month-long Aloha Festivals celebration with its treasured cultural protocols. The evening will begin in a stately ceremony that honors Hawai'i's ali'i (ruling chiefs) as this year’s Aloha Festivals Royal Court will don regalia worn only by ali'i of the highest rank. As representatives of Hawai'i's past, the Aloha Festivals Royal Court ensures the festival is rooted in the most cherished traditions of Hawai'i. Following the Investiture, the Opening Ceremony will feature hula and musical performances for a special evening in the heart of Waikiki.

Location: Helumoa Gardens at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, A Luxury Collection Resort | The Royal Grove at Royal Hawaiian Center