Tomorrow is Kamehameha Day in Hawai’i, a state holiday commemorating the warrior king who used both force and diplomacy to unify the Hawaiian islands. HPR’sNoeTanigawa reports on his life and legacy as recorded in a new book about his life. “The Rise of a King: Kamehameha” will be required reading for fourth and seventh graders at Kamehameha Schools.
“The Rise of a King: Kamehameha”, an award winning book for young adults by David Kawika Eyre, is available at Na Mea/ Native Books. Costco, and other booksellers or from Kamehameha Publishing. The Bishop Museum will be open tomorrow, Kamehameha Day, with several works associated with the King on view. Here is a schedule of Kamehameha day events on O'ahu but go to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission site for a roundup of all activities.
KAMEHAMEHA DAY FESTIVITIES on O'ahu
» King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping Ceremony: At 3 p.m. Wednesday the statue of Kamehameha I, across the street from Iolani Palace, will be draped with lei.
» 98th annual King Kamehameha Floral Parade: The parade starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at King and Richards streets and ends at Kapiolani Park with 10 floats and more than 6,000 marchers expected.
» Hoolaulea: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, featuring food booths, entertainment, arts and craft vendors and informational booths, at Kakaako Makai Gateway Park (grassy area between the UH medical building and the Children's Discovery Center)
Bishop Museum
http://www.bishopmuseum.org/visitors/dailyschedule.html
