"He Aupuni Palapala Ko‘u" – "Mine is a kingdom of literacy"
Each year, Kamehameha Schools honors the life and legacy of Kauikeaouli through an ‘aha mele (concert) and by highlighting organizations that uplift the community through education.
This tribute honors the visionary ali‘i who integrated traditional and modern governance, secured international recognition of his kingdom's sovereignty, and aspired for Hawai‘i to become an axis of education and enlightenment. Kamehameha Schools stewards 54 acres of ‘Āina Pauahi at Keauhou Bay, legacy lands bequeathed by founder Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop.
12:30 p.m. to sunset
KS Kahalu‘u Ma Kai
Former site of the Keauhou Beach Hotel and Kona Lagoon Hotel
On-site parking attendants will be available.
Masters of Ceremony: Kaimana Barcarse and Kumu Ka‘ea Lyons
Free chili and rice bowls
Free keiki activities
Vendors: Keawehala Lawn
Speakers and entertainment: Hālau ‘Ike
Food/Free chili and rice bowls: Keawe Alapai
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, umbrellas (no staking), and refillable water bottles. Water refill stations will be available on-site.
Vendors: Keawehala Lawn
Speakers and entertainment: Hālau ‘Ike
Food/Free chili and rice bowls: Keawe Alapai
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, umbrellas (no staking), and refillable water bottles. Water refill stations will be available on-site.
12:30 p.m. – Wehena
‘Ehunuikaimalino
1:00 p.m. – Mele and Hula
Uncle Lyle Gomes and Hālau Kaulana Nā Pua
2 p.m. – Ha‘i ‘Ōlelo
Dr. Kēhaunani Abad
Nā Lālani O Kauikeaouli
3 p.m. – Mele and Hula
Bulla Kailiwai and ‘Ohana
4 p.m. – Ha‘i ‘Ōlelo
Kamana Beamer
The Battle of Kuamo‘o and The Legacy of Sacred Eating
5 p.m. – Piko o Wākea Orientation (optional)
Mahealani Pai
Area fronting Hāpaiali‘i Heiau
5:30 p.m. – Piko o Wākea Ceremony (optional)
Mahealani Pai
On Hāpaiali‘i Heiau
‘Aina Pauahi Partners
Kahalu‘u Kūāhewa - Jesse Kaho‘onei
Aloha Kuamo‘o ‘Aina - Kelsey Jorgensen
Kaiāulu Partners
Kalanihale Miloli‘i - Ka‘imi Kaupiko
Ku‘ialua O Puna - Keani Kaleimamahu
KS Table
Keauhou Bay Management Table
KS Resource Centers
Kanaeokana
Community Table
Royal Order of Kamehameha
Uncle Lyle Gomes and Hālau Kaulana Nā Pua
Bulla Kailiwai and ‘Ohana
Kaulana Nā Pua
Dr. Kēhaunani Abad
Kamana Beamer
Interested in learning more about wahi pana in West Hawai‘i? Take a virtual huaka‘i to Kahalu‘u Ma Kai and Makalawena.
Check out our Waihona collection for additional resources to learn more about Kauikeaouli as well as wahi pana in the area near the celebration.
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
