The 8th annual Manu-o-Kū festival celebrates the Hawaiian white tern, which is a native Hawaiian seabird and the Official Bird of the City and County of Honolulu. Manu-o-Kū are also listed as a threatened species. Held on the beautiful grounds of Iolani Palace, where these birds live in the Palace trees, there will be educational booths, keiki games, crafts, prizes, a nature costume contest (all ages), digital photo exhibit, bird tours and a spotting scope. There will be entertainment under the tent by Kumu Hula James Dela Cruz and Hula Hālau Nā 'Opio A Me Nā Kupuna O Ko'olau. All ages are welcome. Both visitors and kama'āina will enjoy learning about this fascinating bird species.