Step into a magical evening at the 2025 Midsummer Night's Gleam, happening Saturday, July 19, at Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu. From 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., guests can enjoy a variety of fun, hands-on activities including giant bubbles, communal art projects, and other interactive experiences designed for all ages. As the sun begins to set, the garden transforms into a radiant wonderland, illuminated by thousands of glowing luminaries and artistic light displays spread across the lush, 14-acre landscape.

The evening continues with live music, cultural performances, and food vendors offering local and global favorites, creating a festive and relaxing atmosphere under the stars. The powerful African drumming ensemble Sewa Fare kicks off the event, energizing the garden with rhythm and celebration. On the Lower Stage, keiki will be delighted by a series of whimsical and engaging performances featuring theatrics and classical music by Allegro Keiki and more. The Mendoza Philippine Dance Group and Dragon Beat Hawaii add vibrant cultural flair with traditional dance and taiko drumming, while audiences throughout the evening can enjoy an eclectic mix of entertainment, from the graceful melodies of a harpist to the dynamic finale by MEDAH, the Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Hawaii.

The Hanayagi Dancing Academy Hawaiʻi Foundationʻs 25th Classical Japanese Dance Grand Recital will commemorate 78 years since the founding of the Academy, within which time will have produced twenty-five Grand Recitals featuring unabridged dance performances in traditional costume from a variety of traditional music genres and role types.

Mele Hula Festival debuts June 18!✨

Witness mele and hula like never before, where each performance is paired with newly-composed mele. This groundbreaking competition closes out our Mele Conference and celebrates the future of mele and hula.

Mele Hula Festival debuts June 18!✨

Witness mele and hula like never before, where each performance is paired with newly-composed mele. This groundbreaking competition closes out our Mele Conference and celebrates the future of mele and hula.

Mele Hula Festival debuts June 18!✨

Witness mele and hula like never before, where each performance is paired with newly-composed mele. This groundbreaking competition closes out our Mele Conference and celebrates the future of mele and hula.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Society of Asian Art!

Join us for a delicious banquet at Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, featuring a presentation on Inner Mongolia's cultural heritage and landscapes by Cyndy Ning, former Associate Director of the Center for Chinese Studies at UH Mānoa.

Her presentation shows how China chooses to share its Intangible Cultural Heritage with visitors, as well as the results of its recent phenomenal development. Inner Mongolia is renowned for its landscapes, encompassing grasslands, deserts, lakes, and forests. To a large extent, it preserves the legacy of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire, as well as the cultures of nomadic herders and ethnic Mongolians.