About the Song
- Performed at Song Contest 2009
- Composed by John Kameaaloha Almeida
- Arranged by Aaron Mahi
- Directed by C. Kaʻaiʻōhelo McAfee-Torco
- Scored 198/204 points
- Performed 2nd of 3 songs
Awards
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New England Mothers' Cup
Best women's performance -
Richard Lyman, Jr. ʻŌlelo Makuahine Award
Best use of the Hawaiian language -
Louise Aʻoe McGregor Award
Outstanding student directorship
Lyrics
He nani, he beauty maoli nō
Oh, lovely sunrise Haleakalā
Kuahiwi nani a he kū kilakila
Kehakeha i ka maka lā o ka ʻōpua
Kaulana ko inoa puni ka honua
Mākaʻikaʻi ʻia e nā malihini
Moani ke ʻala ma ka hikina
No ka pua roselani lei onaona
Kaulana nā hono a Piʻilani
Hoʻoheno pū me nā wai ʻehā
Puana he beauty maoli nō
Oh, lovely sunrise Haleakalā
Source: Song Contest 2009 program