by HCBC member Mary Tam of Na Hopena Hau’oli Lā Kūʻokoʻa! For those not familiar with this holiday, Lā Kūʻokoʻa was established in 1843 to commemorate Hawaiʻi’s sovereignty. Following the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the observance of Lā Kūʻokoʻa largely dissipated. Fortunately, in recent … [Read more...]