Today, Nov. 28, is Lā Kūʻokoʻa – Hawaiian Independence Day. It was on this day in 1843 that the Hawaiian Kingdom was formally recognized as an independent nation by Britain and France. However, the celebration of Lā Kūʻokoʻa was discontinued after the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893.

In recent decades, there has been a movement involving numerous schools and community organizations across the pae ‘āina to increase awareness for Lā Kūʻokoʻa.

This year’s celebration includes collaborations between UH Mānoa’s Native Hawaiian Student Services, Hālau Kū Māna, Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Ānuenue and Kamehameha Schools. Through the partnership, research and materials from UH students and faculty were utilized to enhance school festivities and better inform students and their ‘ohana of this important Hawaiian national holiday.

Learn more about some of these Lā Kūʻokoʻa celebrations by watching a video recap.

It was on this day on Nov. 28, 1843 that the Hawaiian Kingdom was formally recognized as an independent nation by Britain and France.

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