HOʻOLAULEʻA 2026 | FEB 28, 8:30AM-4PM, BISHOP MUSEUM
2026 THEME
Hoʻokahi Moana, Hoʻokahi ‘Ohana – One Ocean, One ʻOhana.
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama’s Ho‘olaule‘a carries the theme Hoʻokahi Moana, Hoʻokahi ‘Ohana – One Ocean, One ʻOhana. As 21st century kānaka ‘ōiwi, we are forever indebted by the legacy of our beloved Ke Ali‘i Pauahi. Across Ko Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina to distant lands, we continue to learn and grow as we strive to become a stronger lāhui.
Our moʻokūʻauhau speaks of the moana as a bridge for our ancestors – a pathway that linked ‘ohana, provided food, and carried our ali‘i to share and seek knowledge. Today, the ocean continues to unite us as kānaka maoli by perpetuating our culture and sustaining our communities.
Ho‘olaule‘a honors our kūpuna and reaffirms the bonds that unite us. It is the strength of our kānaka ‘ōiwi that allows us to steer the legacy of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s enduring love. We ho‘ōla lāhui in gratitude for the past as we voyage towards a prosperous, vibrant future.
LAST YEAR'S EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
WHY WE FUNDRAISE
Hoʻolauleʻa is our biggest fundraiser and attributes to over 75% of our giving budget for the following school year. All proceeds from Hoʻolauleʻa go towards various student enrichment grants, scholarships, teacher appreciation activities, ʻohana engagement and more. Every dollar you spend during this event will benefit our Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna, kumu and ʻohana.
PARTNERS
Mahalo to all of our generous partners who make Hoʻolauleʻa possible year after year!
