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Pelekane - Hawaiian Pronunciation

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

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Pelekane

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Pelekane translates to Britain or Englishman. Pelekane has been the scene of many important events, from the killing of Kamehameha's rival and cousin Keoua Kuahu'ula in 1791, to meetings and interactions with foreign visitors, including Captain George Vancouver of Great Britain, Otto von Kotzebue of Russia, and dignitaries from France, the United States, and other nations. Hear Pelekane in Hawaiian.

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