Everyone from Hawaiʻi knows that Song Contest has been a long-standing tradition of Kamehameha Schools. Broadcasted live across the state of Hawaiʻi, each high school grade level performs three songs: one girls' song, one boys' song, and one combined number (except for the Freshmen, who sing only a combined song). All songs are performed a capella, typically in 4-part and sometimes 8-part harmony. While three Song Contest judges count their tallies and determine who wins each of the six different awards, the Hō'ike commences. This portion of the show features select students who perform hula and additional mele. Then the winners are announced and the night ends with lei after lei after lei after lei... until students can barely see over tons (literally) of lei around their neck. Almost like graduation.