Merrie Monarch Watch Party – ʻAuana Night | Awa Hou! x Hawaiian Diaspora

Join us for ʻAuana Night at the Merrie Monarch Watch Party — a gathering of community, culture, and collective pride, hosted by Awa Hou! in collaboration with Hawaiian Diaspora.

This is more than a watch party. On Saturday night, we'll be cheering on Hālau ʻO Lilinoe a me Nā Pua Me Kealoha — one of only two continent-based hālau competing at the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival. Based in Carson, CA, their ʻAuana performance is dedicated to the diaspora experience: a beautiful mele and hula about what it means to love Hawaiʻi from afar.

Come be in the space where our lāhui gathers to celebrate together in real time.

What to expect

• Live, official Merrie Monarch broadcast of ʻAuana competition (6PM–12AM)
• Awa kava bar on-site
• Community, connection, and plenty of aloha

Want to attend all three nights of Merrie Monarch Watch Party?

A 3-Day All-You-Can-Bula Pass is available for $125 — wristbands available at the bar.

This RSVP is free. We just want to know you're coming. 🤙

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About Hawaiian Diaspora

Hawaiian Diaspora is a grassroots nonprofit serving Native Hawaiians living on the continent. We show up for our community wherever they are — including right here, cheering from the crowd.
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About Awa Hou

ʻAwa Hou is on a mission to bring ʻawa back to the masses, serving fresh frozen ʻawa alongside a variety of dry kava from across the South Pacific, with two simple goals: build community and share ʻawa. Yelp Located in Mōʻiliʻili on South King Street, the space is bright, welcoming, and inclusive—an ideal gathering spot for anyone who wants to slow down and connect. From open mics to lau niu weaving workshops, ʻAwa Hou is always creating space for culture and community to meet.

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