Photo Gallery: 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hilo
The 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival was held on Saturday to celebrate her birthday and honor her legacy in the historic Liliʻuokalani Gardens named after her in Hilo.
Queen Liliʻuokalani was the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, ruling from Jan. 29, 1891, until the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom on Jan. 17, 1893.
The beloved flower drop was canceled due to the fires in Hāmākua. But the festival remained beautiful, filled with the vibrant colors and spirit of aloha.
There were a wide range of activities, including Hawaiian games. The festival also showcased local crafts, vendors and exhibits, with lively performances by beloved entertainers Darlene Ahuna, the Kipapa Sisters, Taishoji Taiko and Just Us Band.
And no festival would be complete without a mass hula performance featuring many groups.
Photo gallery by SunRa Adziyaomamawu, a senior at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo.
Young children from Hālau Hula O Kahikilaulani performing during the Mass at the 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hlo on Sept. 6, 2025. (SunRa Adziyaomamawu/For Big Island Now)- Darlene Ahuna performs at the 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hilo on Sept. 6, 2025. (SunRa Adziyaomamawu/For Big Island Now)
- Member of the Urasenke Group demonstrating a Japanese Tea Ceremony in the Tea House during the 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hlo on Sept. 6, 2025. (SunRa Adziyaomamawu/For Big Island Now)
- Young children from Lori Lei’s Hula studio performing during the Mass Hula at the 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hlo. (SunRa Adziyaomamawu/For Big Island Now)
- Lei offerings to Queen Liliuokalani during the 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hilo on Sept. 6, 2025. (SunRa Adziyaomamawu/For Big Island Now)
- Lei offerings to Queen Liliuokalani during the 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hilo. (SunRa Adziyaomamawu/For Big Island Now)
- Members of He Hali’a Aloha No Lili’uokalani offering Ho’okupu to Queen Lili’uokalani the 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hlo. (SunRa Adziyaomamawu/For Big Island Now)
- Lei offerings to celebrate Queen Liliuokalani during the The 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hlo. (SunRa Adziyaomamawu/For Big Island Now)
- Members of He Hali’a Aloha No Lili’uokalani at the 26th Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hlo. (SunRa Adziyaomamawu/For Big Island Now)
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