http://kgmb9.com/main/content/view/11950/173/
December 1, 2008, both the article (in English) and video (in English and Hawaiian) aired on KGMB 9.
We all know the history behind Fourth of July, but how many of you know about Hawaiian independence day?
Kalani Wilson is paying respect to his kupuna, his culture and what he sees is an independent Hawaiian Nation.
In 1842, Kamehameha III desired his Kingdom “to be acknowledged by the civilized nations of the world as an independent State.” He sent ministers to Europe and North America resulting in the signing of the Anglo-Franco Proclamation recognizing Hawaii’s Independence.
Her Majesty the Queen of England signed the Proclamation on November 28, 1842. That date was celebrated as a national holiday called La Ku’oko’a until the U.S. overthrow in 1893.
As coordinator, Wilson says he is taking on the role as messenger.
Similar gatherings were held at Kauai, Maui and Kapiolani Community Colleges as well as at UH-Hilo. The last thing Wilson did to honor and remember La Ku’oko’a was to proudly raise the Hawaiian flag. Let the Hawaiian Independence Day be remembered. We should all know about these important days in Hawaiian history.