Updated October 5 at 5:19 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - "Organizers of an Aloha Unity march were expecting 10,000 people to make their way through Waikiki Saturday. Judging from the scene on Kalakaua Avenue, they may have easily met or surpassed that mark. The event is aimed at expressing opposition to the Thirty Meter Telescope project, but also show unity for Aloha Aina movements.
“This is like family, ohana,” said Cynde Fernandes, one of the marchers. “They’re all talking. They’re singing. They’re giving a message, and this is it.” Link to TV News story
HRH Queen Liliuokalani
Hawaii's last queen
September 2, 1838 - November 11, 1917,
Author of world treasure song:
"Aloha 'Oe"
"At noon of the tenth day of April, 1877,
the booming of the cannon was heard
which announced that I was heir apparent
to the throne of Hawaii."
Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen | january 1898
All conducted in a nonviolent,
uplifting atmosphere of warmth
"I could not turn back the time for political change,
but there is still time to save our heritage.
You must remember never to cease to act
because you fear you may fail."
Liliuokalani
To her adopted daughter | january 1917
It's really all about Na Keiki,
the children
"I owed no allegiance to the Provisional Government so established, nor to any power or to any one save the will of my people and the welfare of my country."
"That first night of my imprisonment was the longest night I have ever passed in my life; it seemed as though the dawn of day
would never come."
Liliuokalani
Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen | january 1898
The Queen is still serving Hawaii's children
through the important activities
of the Liliuokalani Trust!
Link
"That first night of my imprisonment was the longest night I have ever passed in my life; it seemed as though the dawn of day
would never come."
Liliuokalani
Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen | january 1898
The Queen is still serving Hawaii's children
through the important activities
of the Liliuokalani Trust!
Link
Yes.
I marched.
Hawaii's Kings & One Queen.
Hands make the Mountain, Maunakea,
sacred space shared by gods and humans,
being protected, as the
Hawaiian people blossom in this day.
The Kingdom of Hawaii is not forgotten.
As indigenous people over the globe
reassert their identities and cultures,
so the Kanaka Maoli rise.
Ku Kia'i Mauna!
"Stand firm protectors of the Mountain"
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Sigh...
ReplyDeleteThis is a hard situation.
I am for the Hawaiian people and most certainly aware of the wrong that was done to them. However, I'm for the Thirty Meter Telescope because I think the ancient people would have welcomed knowing more about the universe. Then again, perhaps I don't really understand all there is to know about why they are against this particular project.
I really hope that the people's voice is heard.
ReplyDeletePower to the people! Thanks for an inspiring post.
ReplyDeleteAnd riffing off that shirt with all those activists for the people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h01eu7XxNg
How wonderful that there are so many voices. I hope they are heeded.
ReplyDeleteThanks each of you for for caring and sharing your thoughts 🌺
ReplyDeleteYour blog header is beautiful. Hope these peaceful marches will deliver the people's message.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures - I would have never picked that flag as being Hawaii - shows how little I know!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Good for you for getting out there to support the worthy effort!
ReplyDeleteIs it time to bring the queen back? Does the old queen have any surviving relatives?
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post! Not everyone knows of this and you have educated us! Have a good day!
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ReplyDeleteI had to look that up. I had not heard about the telescope project. I do not think they should put it on a sacred mountain. Aren't there other places it could go?
"I owed no allegiance to the Provisional Government so established, nor to any power or to any one save the will of my people and the welfare of my country."
Powerful!
I am all for science, but it does not belong on sacred ground. Respect is crucial.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
We often forget of Hawaii's darkest hours.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Thanks for sharing _()_
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting and informative post. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI hope the people get their wishes. Thanks for contributing Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteBravo for you in marching too! I thank you for all this interesting history, you teach us a lot! I especially like the expression on the one little lad! Very sweet.
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