All are invited to attend the 34th Annual Queen Liliuokalani Keiki Hula Competition held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena from July 16-18.

The annual event brings together more than 400 keiki and their families from 22 halau from Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island and Japan. Performances include solos, hula kahiko and hulaauana.

For those who don’t know, hula kahiko is an ancient form of hula performed to mele (chants) accompanied by percussion instruments. This form of dance usually depicts Hawaiian legends, the beauty of nature and exploits of Hawaiian people.

Hulaauana is performed to singing accompanied by the ukulele, guitar and other stringed instruments. While considered a more modern form of hula, it still tells a story.

Tickets will be available July 11. Admission is $13 for adults and $10 for children 4-12 for reserved seats and $10 for all general seats. You can purchase your tickets at the Blaisdell Center Box Office, or call Ticket master at 1-877-750-4400 or online at ticketmaster.com.