The return of Kalaniʻōpuʻuʻs treasured cloak & helmet is a historic event that captured the attention of millions of people around the world. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is pleased to share the inspirational story in a 25-minute documentary film called Nā Hulu Lehua The Royal Cloak & Helmet of Kalaniʻōpuʻu.

Watch the film and learn how Kalaniʻōpuʻu & his mea kapu have inspired amazing partnerships, cultural connections & provide inspiration for the way we move forward as a lāhui today.
Share your manaʻo on what the historic return inspires in you at www.oha.org/kalaniopuuinspires.

Learn more about the high chief Kalaniʻōpuʻu, his treasured feathered garments and the partnerships that made it possible for them to return to Hawaiʻi at www.oha.org/kalaniopuu.

Film produced by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs