The 12th of August, 125 years ago

We celebrate Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea and the return of sovereignty and the flag to Hawai’i on July 31. Just a couple of weeks later on the 12th of August is another day the flag should not be forgotten.

Recipes in the Newspapers

Last week we mentioned a recipe for poi palaoa sent all the way from California in 1859 to the newspaper Ka Hae Hawaii. While today it is easy to find online a wide variety of recipes for most any dish you can think of, it was not so easy in the 1800s and 1900s.

January 17, Downfall of the Monarchy Day 

January 17, Downfall of the Monarchy Day  Back to Library & Archives Cover Image: Masthead of Ka Leo o Ka Lahui, January 16, 1894. Aloha Nūhou Monday! In 1894, the year following the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the self-proclaimed Provisional Government voted and enacted that the day of January 17th be a national holiday. […]

Ma Ka Fea! 

Dear Reader, being that we are in fair season once again, we feature an advertisement for Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Territorial Fair.

Until We Meet Again

Dear Reader, this week’s post speaks to Hawaiʻi’s gratitude for being given the honor of hosting the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture.

New Caledonia, and more on Hoʻoulu Lāhui

Dear Reader, this week’s post honors New Caledonia which was the 8th nation to host and is scheduled to be the 14th nation to host the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture.

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