Restoration Day To Be Observed In Honolulu
Celebrate the 163rd anniversary of Ka La Ho‘iho‘i Ea with live music, keiki (children's) activities, cultural workshops
Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) and their supporters will gather at Thomas Square in Honolulu 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.
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.
