LYDIA LILI‘U LOLOKU WALANIA WEHIWEHI KAMAKA‘EHA PĀKĪ
One of the pivotal figures in modern Hawaiian history was born 172 years ago, on September 2, 1838.
Lydia Lili‘u Loloku Walania Wehiwehi Kamaka‘eha Pākī – Queen Lili‘uokalani — came of age during the height of the Hawaiian Kingdom, when citizens’ rights were codified by a constitution and Hawai‘i’s sovereign independence was recognized by treaties of reciprocity throughout the world. By the time she succeeded her brother King Kalākaua as Hawai‘i’s last reigning monarch the Hawaiian Kingdom was under siege; a mere two years into her reign, in the face of a coup d`etat staged by U.S. sugar business interests, the Queen conditionally yielded her authority in order to avoid the bloodshed of her people. She spent the rest of her life seeking peaceful solutions to restore her Kingdom.
On Sunday, Sept. 2, the Hawai‘i Pono‘i Coalition will recognize the birthday of this remarkable woman with a daylong celebration on the grounds of the ‘Iolani Palace. We will acknowledge her deep spirituality with an ecumenical prayer service, celebrate our Native culture through the performance of hula and mele, and reconnect with the history of our Islands. The doors of the Royal Palace will be open for escorted tours for all who wish to visit this historic building, observe the legacy left by our Ali‘i and honor the heritage of Hawai‘i’s Native people.
Our Queen’s motto was ‘Onipa`a – steadfast – and the Royal Palace stands today as a symbol of the Sovereign history of the Native Hawaiian people.
‘ONIPA‘A: A CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF QUEEN LILI‘UOKALANI
‘Iolani Palace, September 2, 2012
Sponsored by: Hawai‘i Pono‘i Coalition, Friends of ‘Iolani Palace,
Kamehameha Schools, Office of Hawaiian Affairs,
and the Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center
Purpose: To honor Queen Lili‘uokalani as a leader of peace and justice, to appreciate
our culture, and to educate the public on the correct history of Hawai‘i
Goal: Visitors and kama‘āina will understand and appreciate the Native Hawaiian
history and culture
Objective: To unite organizations and individuals to participate in activities that
depict with accuracy the life, times and contributions of the Queen and to
educate Hawai‘i’s citizens and visitors about her legacy. To also educate the public about the many programs and services of Native Hawaiian organizations.
PROGRAM
10:00 Oli by Kumu Kalani Akana, welcome by emcees Kainoa Daines and Kau‘i Burgess and followed by performance by Charter Schools
11:00 Tribute to Lili‘uokalani
Mass performance by many hālau gathered to honor Lili‘uokalani
through the performance of oli and hula. Organized by Kumu Hula
Vicky Holt-Takamine
11:45 Procession of Royal Societies
12:00 Ecumenical Services with Kahu Thomas Van Culin and Nola Nahulu
Religious leaders gather to honor Lili‘uokalani: Kahu Umi‘ali‘loa Sexton, Waimanalo
Hawaiian Church; Kahu Curt Pa‘alua Kekuna, Kawaiaha‘o Church; and Kahu Kordell
Kekoa, Chaplain, Kamehameha Schools. Organized by Kahu Tom Van Culin. Musical
performance by choral director, Nola Nahulu and Nā Pua O Lili‘uokalani.
1:00 Jerry Santos and Olomana
Contemporary and traditional musical styles to create a unique sound that is deeply rooted in the land, people and culture of Hawai‘i, the Hawai‘i Pono‘i Coalition is pleased to present Jerry Santos and Olomana. Musical artists, they have released several award
winning albums, among them ”E Mau Ana Ka Ha‘aheo-Enduring Pride’, a collection of
music that celebrates the group’s love for the people, land and steadfast spirit of the
Hawaiian culture.
Ka Lei Maile Ali`i – The Queen’s Women, a one-act play, in the Kana‘ina Building, is a
re-enactment of a now famous meeting in Hilo in 1897 between Hui Aloha `Āina o Nā
Wāhine (Women’s Hawaiian Patriotic League) and the maka`āinana. The subject of that
gathering was the Ku‘e Petition against annexation of Hawai‘i to the United States signed
by nearly every kanaka maoli living at that time. The petition has become one of the
most powerful tools for independence dialogue in the Hawaiian sovereignty movement,
and is the one document all kānaka maoli can point to that represents the true unified
voice of our people. Hosted by Ka Lei Maile Ali‘i Hawaiian Civic Club.
1:45 Hauoli lā hānau, Lili‘uokalani – a birthday celebration in the keiki tent
2:00 Ku‘uipo Kumukahi, Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Serenaders and Hālau Hawai‘i
Hawaiian cultural lecturer and musical artist, Ku‘uipo Kumukahi is accompanied by the
Hawaiian Musical Hall of Fame Serenaders and Hālau Hawai‘i. A top entertainer, she is
well-loved for her slack-key guitar and soothing vocal stylings. She has recorded 5 CDs
in Hawai‘i and has won numerous Nā Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Lili‘u Lei a ka Lāhui Hō‘ike
Kumu hula Kalani Akana and mea oli present a tribute and remembrance of oli and mele
hula for Lili‘uokalani in the yard on the right side of the barracks near the fountain.
Featuring Ka La ‘Onohi Mai o Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of Tracie and Keawe Lopes
who will perform a hula for Lili‘uokalani that has been preserved in a family for
generations; two chants that had been presented by Ka‘upena Wong for the dedication of
the Lili‘uokalani statue; and several other chants seldom heard, read, or performed from
Buke Mele Lahui. Lili‘u Lei a Ka Lāhui will be performed in ho‘aeae style, a style rarely
heard and or performed properly today.
3:00 Waipuna – Earning three Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards this year for the release of their 2nd album, E Ho`i Mai, which included Group of the Year. Ladies and gentlemen…like the fresh water that first springs out of the ground, Waipuna’s music will rejuvenate your senses, welcome to the stage the exciting collaboration of three talented individuals, Kale Hannahs, David Kamakahi & Matt Sproat
4:15 Special lei draping ceremony at Queen Lili‘uokalani’s statue at the state capitol
MAI POINA LIVING HISTORY WALKING TOURS
Costumed role-players will interpret the significant events and sites surrounding the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom through a dramatic narrative. After the tour, attendees are welcome to join in a discussion about this pivotal episode in the history of our islands led by distinguished Native Hawaiian Humanities Scholars. Space is limited and reservations are suggested. Advanced reservations, call 534-8880. On site reservations at the Hawai‘i Pono‘i Coalition tent near the entrance to the ‘Iolani Palace gate bordering King Street. Scheduled performances:
5:00, 5:20, 5:40 and 6:00 p.m. Repeated on September 7, 8, and 9, 2012.
Cultural Tent – all day
Lei ‘Ano ‘Ano (Seed Leis) by Kawika Molina
Lei Hala by Uncle Roy Benham
Ipu by Dexter Soares
Hawaiian Quilts by Cissy Serrao
Lua Weapons by La‘akea Suganuma, ‘Ōlohe Lua Aīwaīwa
T-leaf Demonstration by Ladd Heleloa, Kumu Hula
Kukui Nuts ‘Inamona by Cathleen and Creighton Mattoon, Ko‘olauloa HCC
Kapa by Moana M. Eisele
Lauhala by Lorna Pacheco
Mea ‘Ai Demonstrations by Puka Asing featuring Pa‘i ‘Ai and Lomi ‘Ōi‘o
Fine Art by Leohone Magno
Fine Art by Shannon Weaver
Fine Art by George Kaiwi
Hawaiian Photography with Clifford Yancy
Keiki Activities Tent
Face Painting by Kalae and Lenell Campbell, ‘Ewa-Pu‘uloa HCC
Kōnane Games by Maka‘ala Rawlins, Hulu Mamo HCC
Pū ‘Ihu ‘Ohe by Calvin Hoe, Hakipu‘u Learning Center
Keiki Lei Art by Luana Sala and Maxeen Shea
Mea Ai
Ka Lei Maile Ali‘i HCC: Pastelles Stew/Gandule, Hapa Rice Mixed Greens, Potato Salad, Fruit Salad, Chicken and Beef Sticks, Iced Tea, Iced Coffee, Water, Canned Drinks, Opihi
Ko‘olauloa HCC: Mixed Hawaiian Plate; lau lau, luau stew bowl, beef stew bowl
Ko‘olaupoko HCC: Fried noodles, BBQ chicken, drinks. Plate lunch: Hot dog rice, noodles, chicken, macaroni/potato salad, dessert
Queen Emma HCC: Shoyu chicken, brown and white rice, toss salad, poi, hot dogs
Waikiki HCC: Kalua Pig Sandwiches and plate lunch; chicken long-rice plate
Exhibits and/or activities
ALU LIKE
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs
Auamo I Nā Alaka‘i with Pacific Growth Industries
Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands
Hawai‘i Maoli
Hawai‘i Pono‘i Coalition
HCC of Wahiawa - Exhibit on Kūkaniloko
Ka Lei Maile Ali‘i HCC - Ku’e Petitions and the Hawaiian Kingdom money, coin and stamps by Dr. Baron Ching
Kalihi Palama Hawaiian Civic Club
Kanu O Ka ‘Āina Learning Ohana
Lawful Hawaiian Kingdom
Lunalilo Home and Adult Day Care
Nadine Kahanamoku Scholars Program
Nanakuli Housing Corporation
Native Books
Native Hawaiian Education Council
Native Hawaiian Bar Association – 22 displays show legally significant documents and related photographs in the establishment of the government of the Kingdom of Hawai’i, its recognition by the international community including the United States, its annexation by the United States, and the current relationship between the Native Hawaiian peoples and United States.
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
Native Hawaiian Roll Commission
No Vote No Grumble, Native Hawaiian Vote
O‘ahu Council, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Order of Kamehameha I and Kingdom of Hawai’i
Pa‘i Foundation
Protect Kaho‘olawe Ohana
Royal Order of Guards
UH Dept of Native Hawaiian Health
UH Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
-Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies
-Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language
-Kanewai Lo‘i
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