HONOLULU (KHON2) – In the ahupuaʻa of Honolulu, which lies in the moku of Kona here on Oʻahu, stands a statue that brings our attention to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
We are speaking of the statue of Queen Liliʻuokalani.
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Standing at eight feet, four inches tall, a statue of the Queen named “The Spirit of Liliuokalani” was installed in 1982 between ʻIolani Palace and the State Capitol.
Around her neck lies a lei niho palaoa, a symbol of rank and of old Hawaiʻi, while a coronet comb with a cross sits on her head, showcasing her faith…