Queen Lili‘uokalani Statue — Attraction in Honolulu

Queen Lili‘uokalani Statue Dedicated in 1982, this monument honors Queen Liliuokalani, the first female monarch and the last ruler of the independent kingdom of Hawaii. Liliuokalani would be remembered for her attempt to preserve the kingdom's independence and her love of the Hawaiian people. She is also known as a poet, musician, and leader who helped to craft a new Constitution to preserve the monarchy. ‘The Spirit of Liliuokalani,’ as the statue is known, is a 6-foot sculpture by artist Marianna Pineda. It was dedicated April 10, 1982, after being cast in Boston and shipped to Hawaiʻi. A similar, smaller (4-foot) statue stands in the courtyard of the Queen Liliʻuokalani Children’s Center in Kalihi. The Queen’s statue is between the State Capitol and ʻIolani Palace. She walks free from her imprisonment at ʻIolani Palace, facing Washington Place and her presence on the site of the last major anti-annexation protest site affirms the ties between the people who loved their land and loved their Queen. In her left hand, she holds three significant documents that represent her accomplishments to multiple constituents: the sheet music for “Aloha ‘Oe”; a page of the 1893 Hawai‘i constitution; and the Kumulipo, the ancient creation chant that she translated into English during her...

Very nice statue, located on the South end of the Capitol building campus, that is often draped with Leis to pay tribute to the Queen. The craftsmanship of this statue is wonderful, but the grass surrounding it needs to be maintained better. Simple maintenance could actually be a...

Bella statua dedicata all’ultima Regina delle Hawaii. Eretta nel lato sul del Capitol di Honolulu, verso lo Iolani Palace. Una bella statua, l’omaggio all’ultima regnante prima che il suo governo venisse abbattuto e sostituito da uno più guidato da interessi commerciali con gli USA. In mano ha la costituzione Hawaiana, da lei...