$45.00

MO‘OLELO: Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, is honored annually on July 31st, the holiday remembers a time before American occupation of Hawai‘i. The words “Ua mau ke ea o ka ‘āina i ka pono” were first uttered by Kamehameha III on July 31, 1843. " The sovereignty of the land is perpetuated through righteousness." He addressed his people at Thomas Square in Honolulu after independence was restored to the Kingdom of Hawai‘i following five months of British occupation. As we embrace our mele, mo‘olelo, and stories of our people that stretch back to antiquity, so, too, must we embrace these political symbols of our status as an independent nation state. The conscious sacrifice and determination for our country’s welfare is something we should, and must, embrace, for we are the descendants of warriors, of kālai ‘āina, of statesmen, of kahuna, of strategists, of historians, of writers, of teachers, of genealogists, of mahi‘ai, of scientists, of lawai‘a, of lawyers, of carvers, of weavers, of hula masters, of kālai wa‘a, of storytellers and more. This flag is what represents the collective memory of all of that. It is indeed a proud legacy they have left for us. E welo mau ka hae Hawai‘i.

• Made from 100% polyester - Water-resistant material
• Dimensions: 16.1″ x 12.2″ x 5.5″
• Hidden pocket with a separate pocket for a 15” laptop with zipper on the back of the bag
• Top zipper has 2 sliders with zipper pullers attached to each slider
• Silky lining, piped inside hems and a soft mesh back
• Padded ergonomic bag straps with strap regulators

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!