The Hawaii State Flag The Hawaii state flag was designed by King Kamehameha I prior to 1816.  It has served as the flag of the Kingdom, Republic, Territory, and the State of Hawaii. It consists of eight horizontal stripes, representing the eight islands, that alternate white, red, and blue.  The British Union Jack, in the upper left corner, was included out of consideration for Vancouver who gave the islands their first flag when King Kamehameha I placed the islands under the protection of Great Britain

HAWAII

All About Hawaii - This site includes information about Hawaii's history, state information and other facts about the history and life in the islands

Hawaii State Government  Information for anyone planning a visit or move to Hawaii

Honolulu Star Bulletin  One of two local newspapers

Honolulu Advertiser - One of two local newspapers

These links provide information about the Islands of Hawaii.

THE ALOHA STATE

Daughters of the American Revolution, State of Hawaii

The Hawaii State Song - Hawai'i Pono'i Words by King Kalakaua/Music by Captain Henri Berger Composed in 1874 as a tribute to King Kamehameha I, the song "Hawaii Pono'i" was the Kingdom of Hawaii's national anthem from 1876 to 1893. The Hawaii legislature proclaimed Hawaii Pono'i the state anthem in 1967.

(Translation) Hawai'i's own people, Be loyal to your king, The royal monarch, The monarch. Royal patriarch, Kamehameha, We shall defend With spears

(Hawaiian) Hawai'i pono'i, Nana i kou mo'i, Ka lani ali'i, Ke ali'i. Makua lani e, Kamehameha e, Na kaua e pale Me ka ihe

King Kalakaua

Berger

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Hanama Bay on Oahu

National Cemetery of the Pacific memorial (right)

A statue in Honolulu honors King Kamehameha I.

The words of "Hawai'i Pono'i"

E Hawai`i, e ku`u one hânau e, O Hawai`i, o my sands-birth, Ku`u home kulaiwi nei. My home-native here. `Oli nô au i nâ pono lani ou. Rejoice indeed I in the hope-heavenly-your. E Hawai`i, aloha e! O Hawai'i , greetings of love!

[HUI] [Chorus:] E hau`oli e nâ `ôpio o Hawai`i nei. Be happy o the youths of Hawai`i here. `Oli e! `Oli e! Rejoice! Rejoice! Mai nâ aheahe makani e pâ mai nei, From the gentle winds blowing here, Mau ke aloha no Hawai`i. Always the love for Hawai`i.

Hawai'i Aloha By Lorenzo Lyons One of the most beloved songs written by The Reverend Lorenzo Lyons, 1807-1886, also known as "Makua Laiana," was taken from an old hymn "I Left It All With Jesus" composed by James McGranahan (1840-1907). A local classic, it is sung together as a closing song at Hawaiian gatherings with the holding of hands with those adjacent, swaying with the music, and holding hands up high at the end.

Click here to hear "Hawai'i Pono'i"

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