King Kamehameha the Great Statue - Hilo, HI
N 19° 43.253 W 155° 04.609
5Q E 282336 N 2181926
This statue was donated by the Princeville Corporation, Princeville, Kauai, HI to the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association, Mamalohoe Chapter and to the people of Hawaii. June 10, 1997
Waymark Code: WM4JFA
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2008
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Every June 11 is Kamehameha Day, a state holiday. Among the festivities is a late-afternoon lei-draping ceremony, where the Kamehameha statue is splendidly adorned with fresh flower leis of all types. Fragrant strands of yellow and pink plumeria are placed on the statue’s outstretched right arm. Garlands of royal ilima are hung around its neck. Signifying power and strength, a special lei made from braided ti leaves adorns the king’s spear.