May Day

May Day has come at last! Our Leihōkū stars were shining brightly today as they performed dances from around the world, all revolving around the theme of Aloha Kekahi i Kekahi, or love one another. We were so lucky to have Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner Weldon Kekauoha sing for our court and queen's performances. It was a lovely day to take in all the different performances.

Our theme is Aloha Kekahi i Kekahi.

Everyone has assembled and anxiously await the arrival of the May Day Court.

The spear-bearers lead the way, keeping a look out.

The Prince, Princess, and Lady-in-Waiting representing the island of Hawaiʻi follow with red and lehua.

The Prince, Princess, and Lady-in-Waiting of Maui wear pink and roses.

The Prince, Princess, and Lady-in-Waiting for Oʻahu wear yellow and ʻilima.

The Prince, Princess, and Lady-in-Waiting for the island of Kauaʻi wear purple and mokihana.

The Prince, Princess, and Lady-in-Waiting for Molokaʻi dress in green and kukui.

The Prince, Princess, and Lady-in-Waiting for the island of Lānaʻi wear orange and kaunaʻoa.

The Prince, Princess, and Lady-in-Waiting of Niʻihau wear white and lei pūpū.

The Prince, Princess, and Lady-in-Waiting of our smallest island, Kahoʻolawe, wear gray and hinahina.

The royal kahili-bearers walk in front to signify that royalty is approaching.

The crown-bearers follow, carrying the king's and queen's crowns.

The May Day King & Queen are in their thrones as the Ladies-in-Waiting sit alongside them.

Our singers, Rayna Chong and Weldon Kekauoha, lend their musical talents for several of the songs performed today.  Mahalo!

Fifth graders dance to Nan Kuru Bushi, a taiko drum dance from Okinawa.

Third-graders get into their places before their dance and haka from New Zealand.

The sixth graders show their unity with the song "Ka Na'i Aupuni."

The 'ukulele club help lead us in our last two songs, "May Day is Lei Day" and "Leihōkū Pride."

Thank you to all who attended and the many others who have helped make our May Day a rousing success! Mahalo!