National Hawaii Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National Hawaii Day is observed annually on July 5 to commemorate Hawaii’s admission as the 50th U.S. state. However, official statehood was granted on August 21, 1959. No one knows why the holiday is celebrated on July 5. Along with California, Texas, and Vermont, it has the distinction of being one of the four states that were once independent nations.

The background of National Hawaii Day

Hawaii is situated in Polynesia, 2,000 miles from the United States’ mainland. It is the only state outside of North America and the only archipelago state. It is a land of active volcanoes, unspoiled coastlines, and abundant plant and animal life. Polynesians were the first to appear on the islands, navigating the ocean using only the stars as a guide. Captain James Cook arrived on the island of Kauai in 1778. He was the first European to establish contact with the islands, naming the archipelago the “Sandwich Islands” in honour of the fourth Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu. Not until much later did it become known as Hawaii, after its largest island. Cook published multiple accounts of his voyages, which attracted European and North American visitors such as merchants, explorers, and whalers.

In 1795, every inhabited island became subject to a single sovereign. King Kamehameha the Great founded the House of Kamehameha, an enduring dynasty. The Kingdom of Hawaii was independent from 1810 to 1893, when American and European settlers overthrew it. They were an independent republic until August 12, 1898, when they became an official U.S. territory.

Hawaii is the most diverse jurisdiction in the United States at present. It is the state with the maximum percentage of Asian Americans and the lowest number of White Americans. Chinese, Filipinos, Puerto Ricans, and Japanese are among the ethnicities that reside on this beautiful island.

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NATIONAL HAWAII DAY ACTIVITIES

Make leis

The flower garland used as a token of salutation or farewell by island visitors can be repurposed into a mindful craft. Not having any fresh flowers? Construct some from coloured felt or construction paper.

Learn how to perform the hula

Move your hips to the rhythm of this traditional Hawaiian dance. Look for online videos to watch at home. Sign up for a class with an instructor who can demonstrate the correct format.

Host a luau-themed celebration.

The dress code is floral Hawaiian shirts. Leis are used to greet visitors, and tropical drinks are served alongside grilled seafood and meat. To get into the island atmosphere, create a playlist of songs with a Hawaiian theme, such as “Blue Hawaii” by Elvis Presley and the theme from “Hawaii Five-O.”

5 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT HAWAII

You can purchase dried, unhusked coconuts, some of which are already decorated and others of which you can decorate yourself, to send as a surprise in the mail.

Utah and Hawaii are the only jurisdictions that prohibit gambling in the United jurisdictions.

There are extremely strict quarantine laws in force to maintain the status quo.

Residents and visitors can enjoy the beaches, including those located near resorts and hotels, at any time.

Hawaiian Standard Time lags behind Pacific Standard Time by two to three hours and Eastern Standard Time by five to six hours.

NATIONAL HAWAII DAY DATES