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Princess Kaiulani's Birthday
October 16, 1875
Events in Hawaii celebrating the birthday of Princess Victoria Kaiulani
and events honoring the memory of Princess Kaiulani.
Princess Kaiulani was born on October 16, 1875 and she
died at age 23 on March 6, 1899.
Oahu Princess Kaiulani Events
Princess Kaiulani Statue Lei Draping Ceremony
Every year there is a Princess Kaiulani statue
lei-draping ceremony in Waikiki on the
October 16 birthday of Princess Kaiulani.
The event typical begins with a conch blowing
and traditional chant. In the past it has
been sponsored by the Honolulu Mayor's Office
on Culture and the Arts and the Ohana East Hotel
and it is free and open to the public. Waikiki's
Princess Kaiulani statue is located in Kaiulani
Triangle Park, a small, urban park in across
the street from the Ohana East Hotel in Waikiki,
at the corner of Kuhio Avenue and Kaiulani Avenue.
The statue faces Kuhio Avenue.
Photo of the Princess Kaiulani Statue
Alii Sunday Honoring Princess Kaiulani
Every year October the Kawaiahao Church
in the historic capitol district of Downtown Honolulu
remembers Princess Kaiulani on a Sunday near her October 16
birthday by holding a special Sunday service in her honor.
The Kawaiahao Church is located at 957 Punchbowl Street in
Honolulu.
Maui Princess Kaiulani Events
Maui Princess Kaiulani Festival
This annual October festival in upcountry Maui celebrates
birthday and memory of Hawaii's Princess Kaiulani. The
festival typically includes performances and activities
honoring the Princess's Hawaiian and Scottish background, including
bagpipe performance by the Maui Pipe Band, a shortbread
baking contest, top local musicians, Hawaiian games,
Scottish Games, a fashion show featuring gowns from the
monarchy era, historic and cultural exhibits,
vendor booths, food booths, and children's activities.
The Maui Princess Kaiulani Festival is presented
by the Isle of Maui Pipe Band and sponsored by the
Hawaii Tourism Authority and the County of Maui.
See also:
Other October Events in Hawaii
Princess Kaiulani Bio and Photos
More Birthdays of Famous People in Hawaii
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