HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Thousands filled the streets of downtown Honolulu Friday for the ‘Onipa‘a Peace March, commemorating the 133rd anniversary of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
The march started at Mauna‘ala Royal Mausoleum in Nu‘uanu, a sacred site containing tombs of Hawaiian royalty.
Native Hawaiians and their supporters walked the nearly two-mile route to ‘Iolani Palace to remember Jan. 17, 1893.
Marchers remember past, look to future
“Our right as kānaka is our right to be able to steward and continue the life of our ‘āina,” said Lanakila Mangauil, who performed protocols and delivered a passionate speech…