Lahaina program Saturday for overthrow anniversary
Na Kupuna O Maui will commemorate the 115th
anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday at the Banyan Tree Park in Lahaina. The event also celebrates 14 years
since Na Kupuna O Maui supported the restoration of the Sovereign
Nation of Hawaii.The event
will include an educational display of historic documents, including the the
federal joint resolution, Public Law 103-150 signed by President Bill Clinton,
apologizing to Native Hawaiians for the U.S. role in the overthrow of the
Hawaiian Kingdom on Jan. 17,
1893.There also will be entertainment
and arts and crafts displays.For
information, call Patty Nishiyama at
281-1567.(Also
in the Maui News.)
Posted: Fri - January 18, 2008 at 10:15 AM