This week’s Friendly Friday challenge theme is ‘Summer Traditions.’ See more responses here.
Some summer traditions, such as barbecues and going to the beach are year-round here, but Kamehameha Day is an event that kicks off summer, occurring as it does in mid-June. There’s a ceremony at the king’s statue in Kapaau, a parade through the community, and festivities at the local park. Many places mark the king’s birthday with similar events, but some take place on the Saturday nearest his birth date. In North Kohala, the king’s birthplace, the celebration is always on the actual date regardless of which day it falls on.
This year though, the celebration was one of a multitude of events cancelled because of the Covid-19 virus. These photos are from previous years’ events.
King Kamehameha Day is the day after our anniversary. We’ve been able to see some of the celebration as we’ve visited Hawaii on our anniversary week at least twice. Beautiful photos!
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This would be a good place to visit for an anniversary. I’m glad you had a good time here.
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I’m glad you found these photos, even though its perpetual summer in your place. I always learn something new in your posts Graham!
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Glad you liked them. The local celebrations mean a lot in this community and that’s one of the things I like about this place.
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