HEIAU O MĀMALAHOA

Moku o Hilo, Puna, Hāmākua, and Ka‘ū
Helu ‘Elua

Welcome to the official website of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Māmalahoa. The purpose of this website is twofold, first, to convey information and enhance understanding relative to the Royal Order of Kamehameha I; and second, to promote communications, interaction, and collaboration between the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Māmalahoa and the general public. Established in 1865 by King Kamehameha V (Lot Kapuāiwa Kalanikupuapaikalaninui Kalanimakua Ali‘iōlani), the Order of Kamehameha is the oldest Hawaiian organization in existence today, and represents an unbroken link back to the Kingdom of Hawai‘i.

As a chapter member of this Most Noble Order, Māmalahoa honors its origins and namesake by advancing the condition of the Hawaiian People and Nation, spiritually, mentally, and physically. Māmalahoa acts to preserve and perpetuate the traditional Hawaiian culture, customs, and traditions. Its core values include the recognition of Ke Akua, living Aloha, and promoting the ‘Ohana as the fundamental building block to build strong communities and a strong Hawaiian Nation. Māmalahoa promotes sovereignty of self, i.e., living a life free of addiction, dependence, substance abuse, poor health, and ignorance. Māmalahoa honors the memory of Kamehameha with the presentation of the annual KamehamehaFestival on Mokuola in Hilo, encourages and develops kāne leadership in the home and community, protects wahi pana (sacred places), facilitates educational scholarships, and advocates for the preservation and advancement of Hawaiian rights and benefits.

We hope you enjoy your visit.

E hume i ka malo, e hoʻokala i ka ihe




Gird the loincloth, sharpen the spear

Note on Diacriticals
Māmalahoa recognizes the use of diacritical markings of the (modern) Hawaiian language including the ‘okina [‘] (which represents a glottal stop – a consonant) and the kahakō [-] (a macron used to indicate long vowels). Māmalahoa recognizes the importance of using these markings to preserve the language and culture of Hawai‘i and respectfully uses them in all communications including this website.