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3 Legends About Hawaiʻi’s King Kamehameha

June 16, 2022Snowy

Numerous myths and legends surround the life of King Kamehameha, unifier of the Hawaiian Islands and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i. Warrior. Leader. Ruler. Legend. King Kamehameha the Great held many titles during his reign as ali‘i nui (high chief, ruler) of the Hawaiian Islands. Celebrated as one of the most important and […]

This Is How Local Hawaiians Honor King Kamehameha’s Birthday

May 24, 2022Snowy

Hawaiians continue to celebrate the legends and power of the late Great King Kamehameha every year on June 11 Hailing from the Big Island, Kamehameha the Great—later to become King Kamehameha I—unified the eight main Hawaiian Islands as the Kingdom of Hawaii and established the first monarchy. For over a century, Hawaiians have celebrated the […]