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King Kamehameha Day

Better Business Bureau is fortunate to serve a region steered by strong cultural influences. Businesses we accredit reflect communities with unique histories and traditions, and those backgrounds ultimately define the overall spirit of BBB. We are proud to share stories that educate and emphasize who we represent. The following is an article written by our friends at Kamehameha Schools that we were granted permission to republish to help spread awareness of the history and evolution of Kamehameha Day.  Each June, Hawai‘i pays tribute to Kamehameha School's namesake, the fearless leader who unified the Hawaiian islands. The first observance of Kamehameha Day took place on June 11, 1872. Lot Kapuāiwa (Kamehameha V) instituted the holiday, which is meant to be a day to honor his grandfather, Kamehameha I.