The Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition is a yearly event for keiki (children) ages 6-12 that brings together hula hālau from all of the Hawaiian Islands and Japan to perform and compete for the coveted Miss and Master Keiki Hula Awards along with Kahiko and ‘Auana competitions that award for best keikikāne (boys) and kaimakahine (girls) in the top 5 places. Recognition is also given to the top hālau for Hawaiian Language (‘Olelo) Awards as well as for the Overall Winning hālau for their best in the overall keikikāne and kaimakahine competitions.