The Beginning of The New Era !

by Kazu

The time of the official reception hosted by the State of Hawaii was getting closer. I strolled around in the Washington Place and imagine the sadness the last monarchy Queen Lili'uokalani felt.

Her senior brother King Kalakaua was also expressed so nicely in his portrait. Wearing the occidental attire, he had to show that their culture leveled with that of western countries. Japanese Imperial family did the same before. 

What we have to fight against must be the same as the Hawaiian monarchy. Living the western life may be different from our original taste but actually, it may be convenient and comfortable, even if they paralyze the alert system in our minds. 

 

The End of the Hawaiian Monarchy !

by Kazu

The museum in the Washington Place seemed to be well-maintained and preserved. The building had been refurbished in 2017 when Hokkaido Prefecture and the State of Hawaii established a sister-state affiliation.

The portrait of the last Monarchy Queen Lili'uokalani seemed to be ruling the place of dining. The bed was so huge and looked so comfy to stretch their legs and bodies.

The flower arrangement in the Washington Place was so nice and showed the sense of hospitality and friendship. The monarchy arouse by King Kamehameha who was given the arms and weapons by the occidental country. The monarchy was controlled by the greedy people from the beginning. 

 

Kings, Princesses and me !

by Kazu

The pots made of Koa tree and some silverware, cutlery, tableware  were also displayed on the table on the second floor of the Washington Place in Honolulu.  They were actually used by the Royal family.

So fascinating decoration for females surrounded the portrait of Queen Lili'uokalani. It was so beautiful that I was not sure if it was used by the Queen actually or not.

The parade of the monarchy was accompanied their staff with this symbol of power and grace. I am not sure the purpose of the item but I know that it should be shown by the escort of the parade.

 

Hawaiian Monarchy !

by Kazu

The last monarchy Queen Lili'uokalani was the younger sister of King Kalakaua. She got married with Mr. John Owen Dominis who would become the Governor of Oahu. She must have had tough time even after the marriage. The people who got married with one of the the Royal family members wanted the premises owned by the Royal family.

King Kalakaua passed away during his stay in San Francisco and Queen Lili'uokalani ascended the throne. The Pleasure Islands has the history of tragedy and delights.

As the Sister-state of the State of Hawaii, we Hokkaido citizens should learn the history of the islands. The islands are located at the center of the Pacific Ocean and has so important role strategically.

 

The Life of the Princess !

by Kazu

I hope the last monarchy of Hawaii Kingdom Queen Liliuokalani spent her happy life in composing a variety of tunes including Aloha oe with her family even if their monarchy was taken away by the United States. 

The song of Aloha Oe has been sung and loved by the people of Hawaii for decades. It may be a sad song but makes us feel the time going by, lives of the people who can not live forever.  

Various kinds of traditional accessories, pots and a white western dress worn by Princess Kaiulani were displayed on the second floor of the Washington Place. They were unwilling to lose their land and houses but they could not fight the uphill battle against the greedy people.

 

Princess of Hawaii !

by Kazu

I think the beauty of Princess Kaiulani of Hawaii Kingdom was and is known almost all over the world but I am not sure. If she could have the marital relationship with the Imperial Family of Japan, the world might have different from the current situation. 

In order to fight against the greedy people on this globe, each tribe had to do their best in cooperation with the other kinds of genes on this planet. Without such kind of relationship and cooperation, the goodwill will be defeated by the strong greed.

We Japanese people including Hokkaido Citizens should learn a lot from the history of the Pleasure Islands on this globe and the sheer cruel fact of the true history.

 

The History of Hawaii !

by Kazu 

A variety of attires, cutlery, photos, interiors, accessories, works of art, handy fans, tools for ceremony and other kinds of items loved by the Hawaiian Monarchy were displayed in the Washington Place where the Governors of the State of Hawaii have  lived before.

I am not sure the private area for the incumbent Governor in this building but this place is open for the guests to the receptions or events hosted by the State.

I found my favorite Princess Kaiulani whose name is used for my favorite hotel by Sheraton in Waikiki. Everybody calls the hotel "PK" . Her portrait on the wall looked shining even if the colors of the photos were limited.