Kalani Paiʻea Wohi o Kaleikini Kealiʻikui Kamehameha o ʻIolani i Kaiwikapu kauʻi
Ka Liholiho Kūnuiākea
Aloha Mai, Aloha Aku—Love received, love returned
According to legend Hawaiian Kahunas (priests) prophesized that a light in the sky with feathers like a bird would
signal the birth of a great chief who would unify the Hawaiian Islands. It
is believed that King Kamehameha was born in 1758, the year Halley’s comet
passed over Hawaii. His birth name was Paiʻea (Hard-Shelled Crab). The current
Ali’i (royalty) did not like the idea of losing power. That was why Pai’ea was
hidden from warring clans in secluded Waipiʻo Valley after birth. Later he was
renamed Kamehameha (The Lonely One) and trained as a warrior.
His legendary strength was proven when he overturned the 3.5 ton Naha Stone in Hilo on the Big Island. Legend said that whoever had the Mana (divine power) to move the Naha Stone would unify and rule the Hawaiian Islands.
Destined for greatness from birth, King Kamehameha was known
as a great warrior, diplomat and leader.
King Kamehameha had visions and the ability to achieve his
many goals with a focus on infrastructure and raising funds for weapons and
canoes to empower his forces. Even his marriages to about 30 wives, were
strategic moves to create alliances and increase his
With strategies and timing and after many years of conflict,
King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom on June
11th, 1810. This significant event also prevented the Islands from being torn
apart by competing western interests.
Up to this day June 11th is known and honored as
King Kamehameha Day in Hawaii. It is a celebration of togetherness for the
entire nation where different cultures come together and recognize each other.
Four statues stand on the Hawaiian Islands in honor of King
Kamehameha’s memory. Every June 11th they are ceremoniously draped
with flower leis to celebrate Hawaii’s greatest king.
Hilo was King Kamehameha’s first seat of government.
King Kamehameha died in May of 1819. Nobody knows for sure
where his resting grounds are. A Hawaiian proverb says ‘The morning star alone
knows where Kamehameha’s bones are guarded’.
According to legend, King Kamehameha I may be buried at the
royal palace of Moku’ula in Maui in the grotto of a half-dragon, half-woman
named Kihawahine. Others believe his remains are in a cave in Maui’s Iao
Valley, where many great Hawaiian chiefs are buried.
Chosen from birth to lead his people, King Kamehameha I was truly a great king, ruler above all others, strategist and philosopher.
King
Kamehameha inspired unity, loyalty and love in all.
King Kamehameha I inspired the creation of Hawaiian Art Doll Kamehameha.
Kamehameha (the Lonely One)
Inspired by King
Kamehameha the Great
Birth Date: Lulai 21, 2023 (07-21-23)
A light in the sky
with feathers like a bird signals the birth of a great chief!
Aloha mai, aloha aku—Love received, love returned
Kamehameha invokes the protection of the spirits.
In the spirit of the great King, Kamehameha always guides his
people to peaceful agreements, promoting unity, loyalty and love. The people
are overjoyed and often honor and thank him by wrapping fragrant flower and
Maile leis around his neck.
They even wrote a song in his praise:
I mua, i mua e na
Kamehamameha
I Eola na Mamo
Hawaii
Lokahi, Kupa’a, a
me ke Aloha
O ka’u makia, pa’a
ia.
Go forth, go forth
all ye of Kamehameha
Long live the
descendants of Hawaii
Unity, loyalty and
love
Are our steadfast
ideals
Kamehameha is not a dress up doll. All clothing and accessories are sewn and/or glued onto him.
Kamehameha is a one of a kind Hawaiian Art Doll and comes with a
booklet and certificate of authenticity. He is a collector’s item bringing you
the spiritual power of Hawaii.
Every bit of Kamehameha has been lovingly handcrafted to create a new friend who will last a lifetime.
Kamehameha is
ready to be your new friend and protect you with all his heart.
Aloha Mai, Aloha Aku—Love received, love returned
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