{"id":156112,"date":"2026-03-07T10:44:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T10:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/156112\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T10:44:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T10:44:37","slug":"cultural-celebration-honors-queen-ka%ca%bbahumanus-258th-birthday-march-15-maui-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/156112\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural celebration\u00a0honors Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu\u2019s 258th Birthday, March 15 : Maui Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\"\"Celebration of Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu, lei draping. PC: QKC<\/p>\n

Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu Center invites the Maui community and visitors to honor the legacy of one of Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s most influential leaders during a special celebration commemorating the 258th birthday of Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The celebration will take place on Sunday, March 15, beginning with a traditional lei draping ceremony led by the \u02bbAhahui Ka\u02bbahumanu<\/a> royal society. As ho\u02bbokupu, a six-foot open lei will be placed upon the statue of Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu located at Center Court.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u02bbAhahui Ka\u02bbahumanu royal society. PC: QKC<\/p>\n

Following the ceremony, the \u02bbAhahui Ka\u02bbahumanu Society will present the inaugural Queen\u2019s Gallery Experience, an interactive cultural and artistic showcase celebrating Hawaiian heritage, mo\u02bbolelo, and community. The gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be located on the first-floor next to Bath & Body Works.<\/p>\n

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A highlight of the experience will be the Society\u2019s treasured portrait of Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu, a one-of-a-kind piece gifted to the organization more than 30 years ago. Through cultural demonstrations, storytelling, and interactive presentations, guests will learn about the Queen\u2019s life, leadership, and lasting legacy.<\/p>\n

The gallery will also feature talk story sessions about the historic portrait, traditional lei hulu (feather lei) demonstrations, and kapa mo\u02bbolelo presentations. In addition, attendees will learn about the legacy of Lucy K. Peabody and the continued lineage of the \u02bbAhahui Ka\u02bbahumanu. Local artists Philip Sabado and Sean Baba will present special works honoring Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu and her time as ruler in Lahaina, Maui.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u02bbAhahui Ka\u02bbahumanu royal society. PC: QKC<\/p>\n

The event is free and open to the public. Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu Center welcomes Maui \u02bbohana, keiki, k\u016bpuna, visitors, and the broader community to come together in remembrance and celebration of Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s Kuhina Nui.<\/p>\n

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Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu was a visionary leader who helped reshape Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s political and cultural landscape. As the favored wife of King Kamehameha I, she later served as Kuhina Nui of the Hawaiian Kingdom and played a pivotal role in transformative societal changes, including the abolition of the kapu system and the promotion of Christianity. Her enduring legacy continues to inspire generations throughout Hawai\u02bbi.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis event offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about and participate in the traditions that honor one of Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s most impactful leaders,\u201d said Kauwela Bisquera, General Manager of Queen Ka\u02bbahumanu Center. \u201cWe are honored to celebrate the Queen\u2019s birthday, life, and legacy with our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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