Celebrate Mele with a free documentary film screening! Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of Hawaiian Music honors the profound role of music in Hawaiian life. Focusing on a pivotal era from the 1870s to the 1920s, the film pays tribute to a remarkable generation of Hawaiian composers whose mele (songs) continue to resonate today. This screening is a moving journey into the heart of Hawaiian music - its origins, meanings, and enduring legacy. The 58-minute film is suitable for ages 7 and up.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for sponsoring this film screening and for their gracious donation of DVD & CD copies.