bits from a documentary on the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and the relatively easy and bloodless conquest of this land ruled by a democratically elected goverment---Native Hawaiians were grossly out-numbered and the Queen urged non-violence. narrated by Anna Deavere Smith

A video I made in honor the Hawai'i's Last Queen. Queen Lili'uokalani (1838 to 1917) was a prolific composer, the first female Native Hawaiian author, and the founded the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Trust for orphans and indigent children--which still exists today. She is best remembered for her composition, "Aloha 'Oe". In 1891, upon the death of her brother King Kalakaua, she became queen of Hawai'i. In 1893, she was deposed by US naval forces and two years later imprisoned in her palace. Until her death in 1917, she continued to fight for the rights of her people and her country, in her words, "....The cause of Hawaiian independence is larger than any one man connected to it". The song in the background is Kanaka Waiwai, a church hymn that the Queen had especially liked.

This is the overview of the Celebration of Queen Lili'uokalani's Birthday. A fun filled day full of hula, music, food, educational booths and the understanding of what the Hawai'i Pono'i Coalition is all about. (Click 'watch at high quality' to see it at better resolution)

Tribute To Lili'uokalani 11-11-08

Annexation protestations - based on transcripts, a recreation of what took place about 1893 here in Hawaii in reaction to the spreading news of the possibility of Annexation to America.

Tribute To Lili'uokalani #3 11-11-08

Tribute to Lili'uokalani 11-11-08

This is a preview of the 18 mile and 6 mile races which took place on Sept 2 & 3 2006 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. This race is considered the world's largest long distance outrigger canoe race and this years was the 35th annual race. This year there were more than 1700 paddlers in the 18 mile race on Saturday. Sundays 6 mile races included OC1, OC2, OC6 and double hull. More information is available at www.bigislandhawaiivideo.com

This is the even more improved version. Donald B. MacGowan and the Dread Parrot Blizzardo present: chaos, fun and scantily clad bodies at the 36th Annual Queen Liliuokalani Outrigger Canoe Races in Kailua Kona, Hawaii.

DLNR 11-11-08 , Lili'uokalani

Slide show of the 18 Mile race that took place Labor Day weekend 2008. The race takes place in Kona Hawaii asnd is considered the largest long distance outrigger canoe race.

Tribute to Lili'uokalani 11-11-08 Aloha O'e

Tribute to Lili'uokalani 11-11-08 by anakala : Kaluamoku Flores

Slide show of gardens about 1 mile from the cruise ship dock in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. We walked to the gardens while on a cruise (NCL -Pride of Hawaii).

6 Min Slide show of he double hull canoe race in Kona.

I LOVE Hawaii. Just for the record. If my source is correct *cough*GOOGLE*cough*, Queen Lili`uokalani is the song's original artist. Most of you may (or may not?) recognize it from Disney's Lilo & Stitch. Translation: Farewell to thee, Farewell to thee, Sweet fragrance dwelling in the dark forest, One fond embrace, Before I now leave, Until we meet again..

Queen Lili'uokalani Birthday

In the middle of a noisy ugly town, there is beauty. You just need to find it. Portions of this 7½ acre garden were once the property and favorite picnic grounds of Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaii. She later bequeathed her land to the City and County of Honolulu to be used for the public's enjoyment. This developing garden is devoted to native Hawaiian plants. Music used with permission from the artist: http://www.youtube.com/user/adriancarrpiano Adrian Carr, "Rainbow." (We call rainbows "anuenue" -- ah-new-ay-new-ay) cmon already!

Hong Kong OCC's trip to Hawaii to compete in the world's largest outrigger canoe race

This is a short video of the Liliuokalani festival in Hilo celebrating Queen Liliuokalani, the last Hawaiian monarch. You can hear the Taiko drumming in the background and see the beautiful Japanese style park located on Hilo Bay.

Tribute to Lili'uokalani #5 11-11-08

2008 August 31 Kona outrigger canoe race beginning of Wahine race at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Women crew paddling koa canoe out to starting line.

A view of Hilo bay from Liliuokalani Gardens. The vog was apparent on this day.

Family Day @ the Kaimuki YMCA http://www.ymcahonolulu.org/locations/kaimuki_waialae

Recital clip.