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Hawaii independence movement gathers for
national holiday at Thomas Square
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:38:25 -1000
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Hawaiian independence movement gathers for national holiday at
Thomas Square
Celebrate the 163rd anniversary of Ka La Ho‘iho‘i Ea with
live music, keiki activities, cultural workshops
Kanaka Maoli and their supporters will gather at Thomas Square on
July 30, 2006 from 10 am to 5 pm to celebrate the 163rd
anniversary and 22nd annual revial of Ka La Ho‘iho‘I Ea,
Kanaka Maoli Sovereignty Restoration Day.
The celebration recalls July 31, 1843, when British Admiral
Richard Thomas ordered the Union Jack lowered and the Hawaiian
Kingdom flag hoisted above Honolulu. This action ended five
months of Britain’s military invasion and occupation under
Lord George Paulet. Thomas then saluted King Kamehameha III as
“Independent Sovereign.” The King led a procession to
Kawaiaha‘o Church where he proclaimed “Ua mau ke ea o ka
aina i ka pono” – “the sovereignty of the land
continues through righteous action.” These words thereafter
were enshrined as the motto of the Hawaiian nation.
Four months later on November 28, 1843, as a result of
negotiations by Timoteo Ha‘alilio, the King’s cousin and
personal secretary, and US missionary William Richards, Britain
and France officially recognized the independence of the Hawaiian
Kingdom. Subsequently, US President John Tyler “agreed with
the spirit of that declaration.” Thereafter, July 31 has been
celebrated as Restoration Day and November 28 as Independence
Day.
In 1985, Kanaka Maoli nationals and supporters revived the annual
celebration at Thomas Square. This year’s celebration will
feature the new era of Maoli music and the resurgence of Hawaiian
culture and art, with performances from Paula Fuga, Liko Martin,
Jon Osorio, and Kupa‘aina. Activities will be provided for
the whole family, with informational tents to learn Hawaiian
traditional arts, and a “bouncing castle” for the keiki.
All are welcome to come and learn about the Hawaiian movement for
independence and self-determination, and celebrate this historic
day.
Ka La Ho‘iho‘i Ea 2006 is sponsored by the Pro-Kanaka
Maoli Independence Working Group, Kanaka Maoli Tribunal Komike,
Ohana Koa/Nuclear Free & Independent Pacific, Ka Pakaukau, Living
Nation, DMZ Hawaii/Aloha Aina, and various supporters and ohana.
national holiday at Thomas Square
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:38:25 -1000
Please post and distribute.
Hawaiian independence movement gathers for national holiday at
Thomas Square
Celebrate the 163rd anniversary of Ka La Ho‘iho‘i Ea with
live music, keiki activities, cultural workshops
Kanaka Maoli and their supporters will gather at Thomas Square on
July 30, 2006 from 10 am to 5 pm to celebrate the 163rd
anniversary and 22nd annual revial of Ka La Ho‘iho‘I Ea,
Kanaka Maoli Sovereignty Restoration Day.
The celebration recalls July 31, 1843, when British Admiral
Richard Thomas ordered the Union Jack lowered and the Hawaiian
Kingdom flag hoisted above Honolulu. This action ended five
months of Britain’s military invasion and occupation under
Lord George Paulet. Thomas then saluted King Kamehameha III as
“Independent Sovereign.” The King led a procession to
Kawaiaha‘o Church where he proclaimed “Ua mau ke ea o ka
aina i ka pono” – “the sovereignty of the land
continues through righteous action.” These words thereafter
were enshrined as the motto of the Hawaiian nation.
Four months later on November 28, 1843, as a result of
negotiations by Timoteo Ha‘alilio, the King’s cousin and
personal secretary, and US missionary William Richards, Britain
and France officially recognized the independence of the Hawaiian
Kingdom. Subsequently, US President John Tyler “agreed with
the spirit of that declaration.” Thereafter, July 31 has been
celebrated as Restoration Day and November 28 as Independence
Day.
In 1985, Kanaka Maoli nationals and supporters revived the annual
celebration at Thomas Square. This year’s celebration will
feature the new era of Maoli music and the resurgence of Hawaiian
culture and art, with performances from Paula Fuga, Liko Martin,
Jon Osorio, and Kupa‘aina. Activities will be provided for
the whole family, with informational tents to learn Hawaiian
traditional arts, and a “bouncing castle” for the keiki.
All are welcome to come and learn about the Hawaiian movement for
independence and self-determination, and celebrate this historic
day.
Ka La Ho‘iho‘i Ea 2006 is sponsored by the Pro-Kanaka
Maoli Independence Working Group, Kanaka Maoli Tribunal Komike,
Ohana Koa/Nuclear Free & Independent Pacific, Ka Pakaukau, Living
Nation, DMZ Hawaii/Aloha Aina, and various supporters and ohana.
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