Welo Ka Hae Hawaiʻi – Celebrating Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea
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Welo Ka Hae Hawaiʻi – Celebrating Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea Friday, July 31, 2026 Flagpole Lawn | Gallery Lawns | Hawaiian Hall Complex 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. FREE with registration In partnership with Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum celebrates ko Hawaiʻi Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day. Established on July 31,1843, by Kauikeaouli, King Kamehameha III, Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea became one of the first national holidays of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Marking the return of political power to the government of King Kamehameha III after the British temporarily seized control of Hawai‘i in 1843, Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea was celebrated with great pride throughout the 19th century. Celebrations included large community gatherings and formal affairs hosted by the King himself. In the words of Kamehameha III, who proclaimed on this day, “Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono,” the sovereignty of this land shall endure in perpetuity, as justice demands. Join us for a reenactment of the flag raising of July 31, 18