What is the orgin of the hawaii state flag?
History of the Hawaiian Flag Ka Hae Hawai`i – the Hawaiian Flag ( ratio 1 : 2) was commissioned by Kamehameha the Great in 1816 during the Hawaiian religious Kapu system. The eight alternating white, red and blue strips represent the eight major islands of Hawai`i. The British Union Jack represents Hawai`i’s historical relationship with Great Britain as it’s protectorate as well as suggesting a stylized representation of a puela – a triangular standard laying across two crossed spears called an alia – which is the symbol of an ali`i – chief. This representation is clearly illustrated at the center of the royal Seal of Hawai`i. Although Hawai`i’s independence was temporarily challenged by Lord Paulette of Great Britain in 1843, Great Britain sent Admiral Thomas to officially restore and recognize Hawai`i’s independence and Hawaiian Flag on July 31, 1843 at what is now called Thomas square in Honolulu, Hawai`i. On that same day at Kawaiaha`o church Kamehameha III first proclaimed the mot
