Ka Lāhui, Hawaiian Independence Day November 27

On November 27, 1843, the Kingdom of Hawaii was officially recognized by the United Kingdom and France as an independent nation. Ka Lāhui (Hawaiian Independence Day) is part of the newer Hawaiian Independence movement band reclamation of language, heritage,  lands and culture by native Hawaiians.

Here is a quote from the Ka Lahui Hawaii page on Facebook:

“Colonialism continues to manifest in Hawaii through tourism. Just seven years after statehood, the number of visitors had doubled, catalyzing a shift in the economy from sugar to tourism. This tourism industry is built on a carefully constructed fantasy of our culture, land and people that explicitly appeals to White tourists while ignoring the realities we face as Native Hawaiians.”

Images courtesy of public domain and Ka Lahui historical documents.

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