Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 22, Number 3, 1 March 2005 — Celebrate Prince Kūhiō Day in Waikīkī [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Celebrate Prince Kūhiō Day in Waikīkī

By Manu Boyd Hawai'i's "Citizen Prince" - Ke Ali'i Maka'āinana - is Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole Pi'ikoi, the Kaua'i-born ali'i whose legacies endure today. Among his many achievements as a leader who bridged his traditional kuleana with the fast-changing world of early 20th century Hawai'i, Prince Kūhiō is most remembered for championing the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act in the United States Congress, and for founding the Hawaiian Civic Club movement by establishing the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu to foster education, leadership and civic involvement among Hawaiians. Born March 26, 1871 to High Chief Kahalepouli Pi'ikoi of Hawai'i island ali'i lineage and High Chiefess Kinoiki Kekaulike, granddaughter of Kaumuali'i, last independent ruler of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, Prince Kūhiō was groomed for leadership from early childhood. His mother, a sister of Queen Kapi'olani, was a regular house guest at 'Iolani Palaee. Prince Kūhiō, along with his brothers David Kawānanakoa and Edward Keli'iahonui,

were punahele (favored nephews) of King Kalākaua. Prince Kūhiō was born at Kōloa, Kaua'i, at the presentday site of Manokalanipō Park, named for the prince's royal ancestor, a paramount chief of the Garden Island whose name gave rise to the island's poelie reference, Kaua'i o Manokalanipō. At the age of three, when his unele, David Kalākaua, was elected king, the status of Prince Kūhiō and his family, already elevated, rose significantly. In spite of his royal upbringing and excellent education, Kūhiō is remembered as a generous, down-to-earth leader who worked right alongside his people, thus giving him the niekname "Ke Ali'i Maka'āinana." Pualeilani, formerly the estate of King Kalākaua, was Prince Kūhiō's home near the site of Kūhiō Beach in Waikīkī. Along with his wife, Princess Elizabeth Kahanu Ka'auwai of Kaua'i royal stock, he entertained regularly and hosted meetings with community leaders on how to better the lives of Hawaiians following the polilieal and social upheaval of the 1893 overthrow. In celebration of Hawai'i's "Citizen Prince," the O'ahu Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs will hold their annual Hō'ike'ike, a family weekend

of entertainment, crafts, food and displays at Kapi'olani Park, Fri., March 25 from noon to 6 p.m., and Sat., March 26, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. The Kū i ka Pono Run for Justice fun run will take plaee along Kalākaua Avenue on Sat., March 26 at 4 p.m., just ahead of the grand Prince Kūhiō Parade. The parade and run will

start at Kalākaua and Saratoga, and end up at Kapi'olani Park. Former Royal Hawaiian Band Master Aaron Mahi, will serve as the parade grand marshal. Events are free to the puhlie and are perfect for the entire family. E naue kākou i Waikīkī e ho'omana'o a e ho'ohanohano i ke ali'i maka'āinana o Hawai'i. Let's all head to Waikīkī to commemorate and honor Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana 'ole Pi'ikoi, our beloved ali'i. V

Hanana Kūikawā

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Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole Pi'ikoi