The 2026 King Kamehameha I Lei Draping Ceremony took place on June 7.  Mahalo Nui Loa to speakers Senator Maize Hirono, Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, Oʻahu Trustee Kalei Akaka; music by the Aloha Boys; Hula from E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center, Hālau Ho‘omau I ka Wai Ola O Hawai‘I and dancers from the Washington Area community; Kamehameha Scholls Alumni singers; MCs Shani Butts and Art Dias; the Architect of the Capitol and AOC staff; members of the Capitol Police; and all the volunteers and attendees.

Hawaiʻi State Society’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Princess

Britney Vaiata Chang

Honolulu born Britney is of Native Hawaiian, Tahitian, and Chinese ancestry.  She currently lives in the Washington, D.C., area and is involved in both cultural and community activities.