2010 King Kamehameha Lei Draping Ceremony in Washington, D.C.at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center in Emancipation Hall L to R: Photo courtesy of Vawahine with Hawaii State Society. Ipolei presented a combination of red and yellow carnation blossoms to King Kamehameha.
National Museum of the American Indians 20th Anniversary Gala ReceptionOctober 7, 2009 in Washington, DC Lei Making Demonstration We demonstrated kui (stringing) style of lei making using fresh blossoms. Ipolei also provided lei for the event. 2009 King Kamehameha Lei Draping Ceremony in Washington, D.C.at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center in Emancipation Hall The King Kamehameha statue was previously displayed in National Statuary Hall, south of the Rotunda, in the Capitol where he was placed in a corner due to structural reasons. In Emanicpation Hall the King is proudly displayed near the main entry way. Each state is allowed two statues of prominent citizens. Father Damien is our other statue representing the State of Hawaii. Ipolei's nine foot lei presented to King Kamehameha.
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