Kuhio Day (Hawaii) – a state holiday, celebrates Prince Kuhio’s birthday, 1871. He is remembered for actively, promoting Hawaiian culture and getting Congress to pass the 1920 Hawaiian Homes Act, providing homesteads for native Hawaiians.
Source: www.multiculturalcalendars.com
Part of a posting series on multicultural events for 2009.
Filed under: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
