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honors queen lili‘uokalani’s life and legacy On November 11, 1917, people across Hawai‘i mourned the loss of their last reigning monarch, Queen Lili‘uokalani. In preparation for the day marking a 100 years since her passing, Senator Brickwood Galuteria and Senator Kai Kahele spearheaded the creation of Aloha Lili‘u. The special event was a commemorative tribute held on Nov. 11 at her statue,
adjacent to the ‘Iolani Palace. OHA was among the many organizations and individuals that came together to support the tribute to our beloved wahine mö‘ï. Even a century after her death, Queen Lili‘uokalani still stands as an extraordinary symbol of eloquence, courage, grace and compassion for her people. ¢
Kähili processional with oli by Manu Boyd - Photo: Alice Silbanuz
Hundreds came from all over the island to be a part of the centennial observance for Queen Lili‘uokalani. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz
Blowing of the pü - Photo: Alice Silbanuz
Queen Lili‘uokalani’s statue glistened in the sun after rain showers poured 100 dancers presented a hula trilogy that included Kaulilua, A Ko‘olau Au, Lee Puake‘ala Malakaua Mann of the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiduring the reading of the Queen’s Prayer. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz and Au‘a‘ia E Kama Kona Moku. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz ian Warriors Mamakakaua shared a heartfelt oli for Queen Lili‘uokalani. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz
Hawaiian legislators Sen. Brickwood Galuteria, Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole As the bells tolled, pahu drums were beat and Ka‘ömaka Aki and Hinalei- OHA Trustee Lei Ahu Isa, Pou Nui Lisa Victor and Ka Pouhana Kamana‘opono and Sen. Kai Kahele stand in reverence for our Queen. - Photo: Na‘alehu moana Wong gave emotional oli kanikau, a tearful lament expressing great Crabbe were among the many dignitaries that presented ho‘okupu to honor Anthony sorrow for the passing of our Queen. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz our Queen. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz
