Kamehameha Statue Oahu: A Tribute To One Of Hawaii’s Most Beloved King
King Kamehameha
King Kamehameha the Great (1756-1819) is considered Hawaii's most important historical hero. Kamehameha, who was born in the Kohala region of the Big Island, united the Hawaiian islands under one authority and laid the groundwork for the kingdom's glorious but tumultuous royal era. His government maintained peace and traditional values even during Western interference. By strengthening their positions, he formed relationships with the major powers in Pacific colonial which preserved Hawaii’s independence from outside forces for an extended period of time. King Kamehameha is recognized to this day for the Mamalahoe Kanawai, the Law of the Splintered Paddle, which protects the human rights of non-combatants during times of war.
King Kamehameha Statue Locations
The King Kamehameha Statue honors Hawaii's legendary warrior king. Indeed, there are four monuments: one in downtown Honolulu, in front of the ancient Judiciary Building; another in Washington, D.C.'s Statuary Hall; the original monument on the Big Island's Kapaau; and a 14-foot, five-ton statue in Hilo.
King Kamehameha Day
Every June 11 is Kamehameha Day, a state holiday. Among the festivities on this historic island include a late afternoon lei-draping ceremony where fresh flower leis are placed around the statue of King Kamehameha’s outstretched right arm in order to honor him and his legacy. . A unique lei made of braided ti leaves adorns the king's spear, symbolizing power and strength.
This monument illustrates an essential part of Hawaiian history that anybody may enjoy, but most children will only be entertained for a few minutes. Visitors usually spend around 5 or 10 minutes admiring this monument before going on.
