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Hawaiian Cultural Festival


  • Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20560 (map)
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Dates: May 18 & 19, 2019 @10am

King Kamehameha – respected Native Hawaiian warrior, leader and diplomat – united the Hawaiian Islands into a royal kingdom in 1810. Learn about the King’s legacy by exploring the lua, traditional training for warriors as well as the unique royal Hawaiian regalia, including distinctive feather capes. Other activities include scholarly presentations, music, storytelling and family activities.