On April 25, 1885, Queen Emma Kalanikaumakaʻamano Kaleleonālani Naʻea Rooke passed away after suffering a series of strokes. It is on this day, 140 years later, we honor her and the legacy she left by releasing our recording of this year's Hōʻike, an opera entitled "ʻEmalani" written by kumu Herb Mahelona.

The opera spans the entire life of Queen Emma and highlights many significant events in her life and in the history of Hawaiʻi. It is presented in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and English. It is our high school's sixth original Hawaiian opera performance. Senior Brooklynn Lumanlan starred as Queen Emma with senior Jhayden Mata portraying King Kamehameha IV Alexander Liholiho.

The production features beautiful hula and mele that help weave together this beautiful story of resilience and carrying forward kuleana in the service of our lāhui. Hōʻike is a special tradition of the Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi high school, sharing moʻolelo from our history in dynamic and entertaining ways.

Hōʻike 2025 was presented to the public twice, on Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14 in our Koaiʻa Gymnasium. The program for the show can be accessed here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/1179c835-0978-4b9a-9c9d-38830058dc96

WATCH ʻEMALANI NOW ON THE KS YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Hoʻomaikaʻi to everyone involved in this beautiful production!

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