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Helu 'Ehiku, Heiau O Ahu'ena
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The Order of Kamehameha I was established on April 11, 1865 by
his Majesty King Kamehameha V (Lot Kapuaiwa) to honor the legacy
of his grandfather, the unifier of these islands, Kamehameha the
Great.
The Order was reorganized by Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole
in 1902.
Moku O Kona was officially formed in 1994, sponsored by the Mamalahoa
Chapter of Hilo.
The purpose of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I as it is known
today is to unite in fraternal and benevolent work, men of Hawaiian
descent, of good moral character, of sound bodily health; to
cultivate the cardinal principles of friendship, charity and
benevolence; to aid widows and orphans; to improve the social
and moral conditions of its members; to provide scholarship
assistance; to preserve and perpetuate the ancient culture,
customs, and traditions of Hawai’i, uplift the Hawaiian people;
infuse the spirit of patriotism, loyalty, helpfulness and kindness
among its members; advance the interest of its members in every
rightful cause, and to encourage and develop leadership.
Today there are nine Chapters of the Royal Order of Kamehemaha I.
Moku O Hawai’i of Urban O’ahu
Moku O Mamalahoa of Hilo
Moku O Kaumuali’i of Kaua’i
Moku O Kahekili of Maui
Moku O Kalaniana’ole of Moloka’i
Moku O Kuhio of Windward O’ahu
Moku O Kona of Hawai'i Island
Moku O Kapuaiwa of Leeward Oahu
Moku O Lunalilo of Oregon
The role of the Order at the Lekeleke Burial Grounds is to be
the Kahu (caretaker) of the area. To serve as
a resident Kahu by maintaining the sanctity and solemness of this
sacred area and provide education experience of the area to na kamali’i.
Members of the Order are descendants of the fallen warriors who
are buried at Lekeleke.
Today, the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Moku O Kona, Helu ‘Ehiku,
is busy with assisting repairs to Heiau O Ahu’ena at Kamakahonu
Bay. Guided by Kahu and fellow brethren, the late David Mauna
Roy, the Order maintains the same reverence that Papa Roy has shown
in attempting to maintain authenticity to this site.
One of the Orders’ plan is to breathe
life into the Heiau by conducting ceremonies within the main structure
(Hale Mana).
Men of the Royal Order of Kamehameha conducting sacred rituals at
Ahu'ena Heiau
Statue of Kamehameha I, Kapa'au, North Kohala, Hawai'i |
