{"id":406995,"date":"2025-04-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=406995"},"modified":"2025-04-10T01:28:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T01:28:35","slug":"aha-mele-music-festival-held-at-soldiers-chapel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=406995","title":{"rendered":"Aha Mele Music Festival Held at Soldier’s Chapel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Participants and performers of the inaugural Aha Mele gather for a group photo at the historic Soldier’s Chapel, Schofield Barracks, March 30. the music festival celebrated the legacy of Queen Liliuokalani and the enduring relationship between the U.S. Army and the Hawaiian community.
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\n Col. Rachel Sullivan with Dr. Kahu Kaleo Patterson and the Kawaiahao Church Choir during the opening remarks of the inaugural Aha Mele at Soldier’s Chapel, Schofield Barracks, March 30. The event celebrated the enduring bond between the Army and the Hawaiian community through music, faith, and fellowship.
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\n Col. Rachel Sullivan, Commander for U.S. Army Garrison Hawaiian giving opening comments during the inaugural Aha Mele at Soldier\u2019s Chapel, held on Sunday, March 30, brought together the military and local Hawaiian communities in a heartfelt celebration of music, faith, and enduring partnership.
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\n The inaugural Aha Mele at Soldier\u2019s Chapel, held on Sunday, March 30, brought together the military and local Hawaiian communities in a heartfelt celebration of music, faith, and enduring partnership.
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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii \u2013 The inaugural Aha Mele at Soldier\u2019s Chapel, held on Sunday, March 30, brought together the military and local Hawaiian communities in a heartfelt celebration of music, faith, and enduring partnership.<\/p>\n

The event, hosted in the historic Soldier\u2019s Chapel, honored Queen Lili\u02bbuokalani\u2019s generosity and her lasting contributions to the soldiers stationed at Schofield Barracks. Built in 1926 with donations from the Queen, the chapel has long served as a place of solace, prayer, and unity for service members and their families.<\/p>\n

U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, commander, Col. Rachel Sullivan, welcomed attendees with remarks highlighting the deep historical ties between the Army and the people of Hawaii.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we come together in song and fellowship, it is fitting to reflect on the significance of this place where we stand \u2013 Soldier\u2019s Chapel. Built through the generosity of Queen Liliuokalani, this chapel has provided a sanctuary for generations of soldiers, offering comfort, faith and a sense of home. I am truly honored to be here to celebrate with you today.\u201d \u2013 Col. Rachel Sullivan<\/p>\n

The Aha Mele Hawaiian music festival featured performances and representations by esteemed churches and organizations from across the state of Hawaii, including the Liliuokalani Church, the Haili Church, the Kawaiahao Church, St. Andrew\u2019s Cathedral, the Women\u2019s Board of Missions, and St. Stephen\u2019s Church, among others. The many voices filled the chapel, reinforcing themes of unity and shared heritage.<\/p>\n

During World War II, many soldiers sought comfort and guidance within the chapel\u2019s walls before deploying to the Pacific. Decades later, the Aha Mele continues this tradition, reminding attendees of the strength found in music fellowship and community.<\/p>\n

Organized by the esteemed Dr. Kahu Kaleo Patterson and the Pacific Justic and Reconciliation Center, the Aha Mele at Soldier\u2019s Chapel highlights his commitment to preserving and sharing Hawaiian cultural history and spiritual tradition. Dr. Patterson\u2019s leadership and presence at this event reinforces the importance of honoring the great Queen Liliuokalani\u2019s legacy and strengthening the long-standing relationship between Hawaii and the U.S. Army.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay the music we share uplift our spirits, strengthen our bonds, and honor the legacy of those who have gathered in this chapel before us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

As the sounds of Hawaiian hymns and choral harmonies resonated through the chapel, the Aha Mele stood as a testament to Queen Lili\u02bbuokalani\u2019s enduring spirit of generosity, charity and the unbreakable bond between Hawaii and the U.S. Army.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1 \/ 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption \u2013 Participants and performers of the inaugural Aha Mele gather for a group photo at the historic Soldier’s Chapel, Schofield Barracks, March 30. the music festival celebrated the legacy of Queen Liliuokalani and the enduring relationship between the U.S. Army and the Hawaiian community. (Photo Credit: Selina […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":406997,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-406995","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406995","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=406995"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406995\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":407002,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406995\/revisions\/407002"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/406997"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=406995"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=406995"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=406995"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}