Hawaiʻi Island celebration of Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III

March 28, 2023

On March 17 and 18, hundreds of people gathered to take part in the 22nd annual tribute to Ka Lani Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III. The celebration began with a hoʻokupu ceremony hosted by the Daughters of Hawaiʻi. Oli, hula and lei pūolo were offered as hoʻokupu by the KS Hawaiʻi Island staff. Other festivities included Hawaiian cultural workshops, a craft fair, and a free evening concert featuring Kuana Torres Kahele, The Lim Family, Grayden Haʻi-Kelly, and Hālau Kaʻeaikahelelani.