Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 40, Number 2, 1 February 2023 — 'Onipa'a Peaee March - January 17, 2023 [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

'Onipa'a Peaee March - January 17, 2023

An estimated 4,500 'Oiwi and supporters participated in the 'Onipa'a Peaee March on Jan. 17, 2023 - a solemn observance of the 130th anniversary of the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai'i. The 1.7 mile march began at Mauna 'Ala (the Royal Mausoleum) with protocol by Kumu Hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong, and eoncluded at 'Iolani Palaee with a program that included dozens of speakers and mu-

sicians. Opening pule at 'Iolani Palaee was offered by Kahu Kaleo Patterson and event emcees were Healani Sonoda-Pale and Al Keaka Medeiros. Participants in the march included representatives of Native Hawaiian organizations, school students and 'ohana. The 'Onipa'a Peaee March was organized by Ka Lāhui Hawai'i and Queen's Court, and funded by the Hawai'i People's Fund. ■ Pbotos: Tason Lees

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