Save the Royal
Hawaiian Band!
One of our last
Hawaiian living legacies is in jeopardy, and we need your help! Please support us in letting the city council
know that eliminating the band from its budget is NOT an option for all the reasons below and many more!
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Founded
in 1836 by King Kamehameha III, it survives as the only band in the United
States with a royal legacy, and stands as the nation’s second oldest band.
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Preserves,
protects, and promotes Hawaiian culture, history, dance, music, and our identity.
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Provides
unique performance opportunities for visiting and local Hawaiian singers, hula
dancers, and hula hālau.
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Inspires
keiki and young musicians throughout Hawai‘i via special events, educational
concerts, and workshops in our schools.
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Enriches
the quality of life for our kupuna through performances at elder care homes and
hospitals.
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Averages
320 performances each year.
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Reaches
tens of thousands of residents and visitors annually through regular performances
at Iolani Palace, Kapiolani Park, shopping malls, parades, patriotic events,
and Hawaiian ceremonies.
Once gone, this
institution could well be gone forever! If
you agree that the Royal Hawaiian Band is a living treasure that must be saved
for all future generations, please sign the attached petition!
Mahalo!
This band is part of our history and soul of these islands. You cant just replace culture with budget cuts. Keep them playing!