Gionson, who is a native Hawaiian, said residents will draw strength from the deep history of Lahaina – a former capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom – and “the very powerful spirits of Maui.”

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/08/13/crews-work-to-identify-many-of-the-89-victims-found-so-far-in-maui-wildfires-now-the-deadliest-us-fire-in-over-100-years/

Opening day followed the annual Onipaa Peace March on Tuesday, which marked the 130th anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/01/hawaii-legislature-opens-with-show-of-goodwill-by-green-lawmakers/