King David Kalākaua Statue
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4.5 (49)Standing with outstretched arms in Waikiki, this bronze tribute honors the monarch who revived Hawaiian hula and music.
Description
Set within a small landscaped plaza along Kalākaua Avenue, the monument commemorates the 19th-century ruler remembered as the "Merrie Monarch." Dedicated in 1985 by Hawaii's Japanese-American community, the figure presents an open welcoming gesture, serving as a recognizable street landmark and photo stop along one of Hawaii's busiest corridors.
