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July 30, 2025

Kula Waena Lā Mei Hoʻokūkū Mele 2025

Our middle school launched a special new tradition for May Day with their inaugural Song Contest. This year's theme was Moananuiākea.

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Nov. 13, 2024

Upcoming Aloha ‘Āina Concert celebrates Makahiki, Lā Kūʻokoʻa

In this season of relaxation and celebration, Kamehameha Schools and the Kaʻiwakīloumoku Pacific Indigenous Institute are proud to bring you a FREE concert event to celebrate Lā Kūʻokoʻa and Makahiki.

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June 18, 2024

Jetʻaime leaves a beautiful legacy in mele

For her senior legacy project, Onelauʻena class of 2024 graduate Jetʻaime Coloma-Nakano created a mele, “Au I Ke Kai Loa”.

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June 17, 2024

Make Music Day 2024 on ʻĀina Pauahi

Make Music Day Hawaiʻi, which is part of a worldwide music celebration, is back this year on June 21. There are numerous places to celebrate across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina, including at some of our commercial properties on ʻĀina Pauahi.

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April 16, 2024

Kau Ka Peʻa Holo Ka Waʻa - Kula Haʻahaʻa Spring Concert 2024

Watch a replay of the 2024 Spring Concert on the KS YouTube

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Sept. 6, 2023

Papa Mele Kūkulu - Kula Waena

See the lyrics for and hear the mele so you can practice our special event mele.

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Nov. 9, 2021

‘Welina Oʻahu’ – A celebration of favorite island lei

KS Cultural Consultant <strong>Manu Boyd KSK’80</strong> shares reflections of the cherished mele hula “Welina Oʻahu” as well as snippets of an interview with one of the mele’s composers and his own kumu, Robert Uluwehi Cazimero.

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