Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 34, Number 12, 1 December 2017 — HONORS QUEEN LILI 'UOKALANI'S LIFE AND LEGAGY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HONORS QUEEN LILI 'UOKALANI'S LIFE AND LEGAGY

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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. 1 1 at her statue,

adjacent to the 'Iolani Palaee. OHA was among the many organizations and individuals that eame together to support the tribute to our beloved wahine mō'ī. Even a century after her death, Queen Lili'uokalani still stands as an extraordinary symbol of eloquence, courage, grace and compassion for her people, ■

Hundreds eame from all over the island to be a part of the eenlennial observance for Queen Lili'uokalani. - Photo: AHceSHbanuz

Queen Lili'uokalani's statue glistened in the sun after rain showers poured during the reading of the Queen's Prayer. - Photo: AHee SHbanuz

Hawaiian legislators Sen. Brickwood Galuteria, Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole and Sen. Kai Kahele stand in reverence for our Queen. - Photo: Na'alehu Anthony

1 00 dancers presented a hula trilogy that included Kaulilua, A Ko'olau Au, and Au'a'ia E Kama Kona Moku. ■ Photo: AHee SHbanuz

As the bells tolled, pahu drums were beat and Ka'ōmaka Aki and Hinalei- ' moana Wong gave emolional oli kanikau, a tearful lament expressing great sorrow for the passing of our Queen. - Photo: AHee SHbanuz

Lee Puake'ala Malakaua Mann of the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors Mamakakaua shared a heartfelt oli for Queen Lili'uokalani. - Photo: AHee SHbanuz

OHA Trustee Lei Ahu lsa, Pou Nui Lisa Victorand Ka Pouhana Kamana'opono Crabbe were among the many dignitaries that presented ho'okupu to honor our ūueen. - Photo: AHee SHbanuz

NATIVE HAWAIIAN >> NEWS | FEATURES | EVENTS : jf "1! -Ill II II i w * 1 W , * ifll 1 T n ii j iyis wM' SwX liM'ti flj f SL- - Kahili processional with oli by Manu Boyd ■ Photo: Alice SUbanuz

Blowing of the pu - Photo: Alice SUbanuz