Welcome to the official website of Moku O Māmala Hoa of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I (Māmala Hoa). Māmala Hoa was established by Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole on July 3, 1907 in Hilo, Moku O Keawe (Island of Hawai‘i). Māmala Hoa was solemnly dedicated to honor the memory of Kamehameha and uplift the Kanaka ‘Ōiwi (aboriginal peoples of Hawai‘i). Māmala Hoa has the distinction of being named after Kamehameha’s elite pū‘ulu koa (guard unit of warriors) named Māmala Hoa (Striking War Club). This ancient pū‘ulu koa were recognized for their skill and courage in battle and respected for their honor and loyalty to Kamehameha.
The Royal Order of Kamehameha I is the only organization in existence today authorized by the constitution of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i and established by a Hawaiian Sovereign (King Kamehameha V, 1865). As a chapter member of this most noble Order, Māmala Hoa perpetuates its proud warrior legacy by protecting wahi pana (sacred places), advocating for Hawaiian rights, perpetuating the ancient Hawaiian culture, facilitating educational scholarships, and presenting the annual Kamehameha Festival on Moku Ola.
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Gird the loincloth, sharpen the spear
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