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Fourth of July brings contrasting perspectives across Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – While many across Hawaii spent the Fourth of July at barbecues, beaches and fireworks celebrations, others gathered at Iolani Palace to reflect on Hawaiian history and sovereignty.
The event featured speeches and historical reenactments focused on the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Noel Shaw, president of Hui Aloha Aina o Honolulu Pele Kikena, said many at the gathering do not view the holiday as a celebration.
“In Hawaii, that history of 250 years as a nation is not ours to claim,” Shaw said.
Imai Winchester, an organizer with Kalahoi Hoi Ea, said the Fourth of July serves as a reminder of Hawaii’s history.
July 4th holiday has varied significance in Hawaii
Kailana Moa-Eli, holding a portrait of Queen Lili‘uokalani, marched during the Queen’s Court and Ka Lahui Hawai‘i’s annual ‘Onipa‘a Peace March from Mauna‘ala Royal Mausoleum in Nuuanu Valley to ‘Iolani Palace.
Native Hawaiians marched to the Hawai‘i Convention Center in 2009 to mark the 50th anniversary of statehood in a protest, where organizer Jean Stavrue cut a star from a flag before burning it.
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While fireworks and American flags will mark Independence Day across Hawaii, many Native Hawaiians will spend the holiday honoring hula, history and a national story that predates statehood.
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