Hawaiian Independence Day Program!

Celebrate Hawaiian culture and history with fun activities and stories about the Hawaiian Independence Day!
About this Event

Come celebrate Hawaiian history, culture, and music with us! Join
Librarian Moki for a fascinating journey into Lā Kūʻokoʻa, the Hawaiian Kingom’s Independence Day! Discover why the historic holiday was so important and hear perspectives from kūpuna who lived during the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Following this presentation, participants will learn and sing the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi’s first National anthem, E ola ke aliʻi ke akua, written by King Kamehameha VI (William Charles Lunalilo).

All ages are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is recommended due to limited space. To sign up, call: (808)733-8422 or visit the Adult Reference Desk.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in
a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are
encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events.