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In celebration of Lā Kūʻokoʻa, the citizens of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi would celebrate the day just like the U.S.'s 4th of July with fireworks, concerts, parades, horse races, and galas/balls. We know this now because these events were written about in nupepa Hawaiʻi. These nupepa Hawaiʻi would also publish mele aloha ʻāina, mele that were written to celebrate our independence, our nationalism and patriotism, and general love for our ʻāina.
This year, Midkiff celebrates Lā Kūʻokoʻa with mele aloha ʻāina.
Instructions for Homeroom Lā Kūʻokoʻa Activity
Additional Resources: Hawaiʻi - EA Hawaiian Activism Movements 1960-2010: Mele Kūʻē by UHM
Examples of album covers:
Created by Kaʻilima Chock, c/o 2026
Created by Mamo Nite, c/o 2024
Created by Drew Apuna, c/o 2024
Created by Kiani-Taylor Soller, c/o 2024
Composed by Sudden Rush
Composed by Liko Martin
Composed by Ellen Kehoʻohiwaokalani Wright Prendergast
Composed by Hinaleimoana Wong
Composed by The Green, Sean Naʻauao, Kaumakaiwa, Kumu Hina
Composed by Rev. Lorenzo Lyons
Composed by Royce Keahi Piiohia
Composed by Larry Kimura & Peter Moon
Composed by Queen Liliʻuokalani
Composed by William Kahino
