Aloha Lili’u

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,

Hundreds came from all over the island to be a part of the centennial observance for

- Photo: Alice Silbanuz

Queen Lili‘uokalani’s statue glistened in the sun after rain showers poured during the reading of the Queen’s Prayer. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz

Hawaiian legislators Sen. Brickwood Galuteria, Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole As the bells tolled, pahu drums were beat and Ka‘ömaka Aki and Hinaleimoana Wong gave emotional oli kanikau, a tearful lament expressing great and Sen. Kai Kahele stand in reverence for our Queen. - Photo: Na‘alehu Anthony sorrow for the passing of our Queen. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz

100 dancers presented a hula trilogy that included Kaulilua, A Ko‘olau Au, and Au‘a‘ia E Kama Kona Moku. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz

Kähili processional with oli by Manu Boyd - Photo: Alice Silbanuz

Blowing of the pü - Photo: Alice Silbanuz

Lee Puake‘ala Malakaua Mann of the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors Mamakakaua shared a heartfelt oli for Queen Lili‘uokalani.

OHA Trustee Lei Ahu Isa, Pou Nui Lisa Victor and Ka Pouhana Kamana‘opono Crabbe were among the many dignitaries that presented ho‘okupu to honor our Queen. - Photo: Alice Silbanuz

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. •