Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony

Saturday, September 1: 
Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony.  To kick off the festivities, the Aloha Festivals Royal Court will be introduced on the grounds of Helumoa, which was originally the home of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. At the ceremony, the king, queen, prince and princess take their place on the royal court. The Ali`i court members receive their royal cloaks, helmets, head feather lei and other symbols of their reign. The procession then makes its way to Royal Hawaiian Center’s Royal Grove, where traditional hula, chants and musical performances at center stage make for a special evening in the heart of Waikiki. Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 2259 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  4 to 5 p.m.  For information visit www.alohafestivals.com