‘Okakopa (October) Word of
the Month: Lānui
Besides
recognizing U.S. National lānui, meaning
holidays, I would like to share a few we celebrate in the islands.
Here
in Hawai’i, we observe three unique lānui, holiday's, connected to the Hawaiian Culture. Prince Jonah Kuhio
Kalanianaole Day, commonly referred to as “Kuhio Day” is a holiday which was
established in the late 1940’s. This holiday honors Prince Kuhio’s birthday. King
Kamehameha I Day, also known as “Kamehameha Day”, took establishment back in
the 1870’s in honor of King Kamehameha the First. It is the only holiday that
was established by royal proclamation that is officially observed by the state
of Hawai’i. Lastly, we have Admissions Day or “Statehood Day”. This holiday is
observed every third Friday in ‘Aukake, August, to celebrate Hawai’i becoming
the 50th state of America.
Hau'oli Lānui!
(Happy Holiday's)
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