-Sharing aloha in Japan- On a mission to spread a message of peace and aloha with our Moananuiākea cousins in Japan, Kula Ha‘aha‘a’s Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus and Kula Ki‘eki‘e’s Hawaiian Ensemble have been sharing songs of unity and hope on a tour that includes performances at the famed district of Ginza in Tokyo, the Kaiyukan Hall in Osaka, and a very poignant presentation at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Audiences were moved to tears by the cherubic voices and sacred dances that represented Kamehameha and kānaka ‘ōiwi with pride. #imuakamehameha #japan #uaolailokoikealoha

During this year’s Song Contest, our Hōʻike performance follows the journey as Kāne and Kanaloa travel around the islands together, opening up new springs so that there is always fresh water for their ‘awa. ‘Awa plays an important role in formal ceremonies and in social settings where hosts and guests partake together as a gesture of hospitality. Swipe through to relive the moments of this year’s Hōʻike, where moʻolelo is alive on stage! #KSSongContest #IMuaKamehameha

Hoʻomaikaʻi to this year’s Song Contest winners, Papa 12! 💜

The voices of our haumāna filled the Blaisdell Arena with the essence of Hawaiian hospitality as we celebrated the 105th Annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest. Mahalo nui to our haumāna, kumu, and ʻohana for their hard work in carrying forward our tradition of mele, and to all who joined us in celebrating Hawaiian music and unity. Learn more at ksbe.edu/songcontest #KSSongContest #IMuaKamehameha

Nui ka hana, nui ka loaʻa. Hard work leads to great rewards, and our haumāna have been giving their all in preparation for tonight’s 105th Annual Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Song Contest! From months of rehearsals to refining every note and word, we are so proud of our haumāna and cannot wait to see them take the stage tonight. 📺 Watch it live on K5 or stream online at ksbe.edu/songcontest, presented by Kamehameha Schools & Hawaiʻi News Now.6:30 PM – Pre-show
7:30 PM – Song Contest Mahalo to our sponsors Matson, Bank of Hawaiʻi, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and Keha Hawaiʻi for supporting this cherished tradition. #KSSongContest #IMuaKamehameha