Lā Hae Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Flag Day) Celebration

Lā Hae Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Flag Day) Celebration

Join Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site for a three-day celebration of Lā Hae Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Flag Day). This free event honors the history and significance of the Hawaiian flag.

On Friday, festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. with live music, pū ʻohe (bamboo trumpet) demonstrations, hula implement demonstrations, and a special bring-your-own T-shirt or tote bag printing activity. Visitors are invited to bring a blank T-shirt or cloth tote bag to create a commemorative print. A Hawaiian flag raising ceremony will take place at 12:00 p.m., and visitors can bring their own pū if interested in participating.

On Saturday and Sunday, visitors can enjoy cultural demonstrations, live music, and a "keiki corner" activity area with crafts and educational activities throughout the day. Special presentations on the history and cultural significance of Lā Hae Hawaiʻi will be offered on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Schedule

• Friday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Flag ceremony at 12:00 p.m.; bring-your-own T-shirt or tote bag printing)
• Saturday: Activities throughout the day; presentation at 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Activities throughout the day; presentation at 2:00 p.m

All programs are free and open to the public. We hope you'll join us as we celebrate the history and enduring legacy of the Hawaiian flag.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 20.025569, -155.821783

Schedule

Event Type

• Cultural/Craft Demonstration
• Talk