The Princess Philanthrophist of Hawaii
During our week in Honolulu we visited the Royal Hawaiian Center to shop, to eat and participate in the free Hula lessons offered at the Royal Grove. There were many cultural programming offered free of charge for both visitors and residents. Hula dancing, Lei making, learning to play the Ukelele, etc.
At The Royal Grove, a lush garden at the heart of Royal Hawaiian Center, is a bronze statue of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, great-granddaughter of King Kamehameha.
She has a very interesting life history mostly centered on her generosity.
...." born Bernice Pauahi Pākī, was a philanthropist and aliʻi. At her death, her estate was the largest private landownership in the Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands, comprising approximately 9% of Hawaii's total area. The revenues from these lands are used to operate the Kamehameha Schools, which were established in 1887 according to Pauahi's will. Pauahi was married to businessman and philanthropist Charles Reed Bishop...."
Here at Helumoa, (Coconut grove), she penned the last codicil to her will, establishing Kamehameha Schools, dedicated to educating children of Hawaiian descent.
Royal Hawaiian Center lands are owned by Kamehameha Schools and generate revenue for the education of Hawaiian children. The heritage lands at Helumoa, Waikiki, are considered "wahi pana" or storied lands rich with history, lore and cultural significance.
Doing the Hula at the Royal Grove.
Please click on picture to enlarge.
Please click on picture to enlarge.
At The Royal Grove, a lush garden at the heart of Royal Hawaiian Center, is a bronze statue of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, great-granddaughter of King Kamehameha.
She has a very interesting life history mostly centered on her generosity.
...." born Bernice Pauahi Pākī, was a philanthropist and aliʻi. At her death, her estate was the largest private landownership in the Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands, comprising approximately 9% of Hawaii's total area. The revenues from these lands are used to operate the Kamehameha Schools, which were established in 1887 according to Pauahi's will. Pauahi was married to businessman and philanthropist Charles Reed Bishop...."
Here at Helumoa, (Coconut grove), she penned the last codicil to her will, establishing Kamehameha Schools, dedicated to educating children of Hawaiian descent.
Royal Hawaiian Center lands are owned by Kamehameha Schools and generate revenue for the education of Hawaiian children. The heritage lands at Helumoa, Waikiki, are considered "wahi pana" or storied lands rich with history, lore and cultural significance.
Doing the Hula at the Royal Grove.
Please click on picture to enlarge.
Please click on picture to enlarge.
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