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This bill designates May 1 of each year as "Laulau Day" in the State of Hawaii, recognizing the cultural significance of laulau, a traditional Hawaiian dish made from pork or fish wrapped in kalo (taro) and ti leaves and steamed in an underground oven called an imu. The legislation aims to honor Hawaiian food traditions and cultural practices by providing an opportunity to celebrate this iconic dish, raise awareness about its cultural importance, and support local farmers, chefs, and communities who preserve these culinary traditions. Importantly, the bill specifies that Laulau Day is not a state holiday, but rather a symbolic designation meant to recognize and preserve Hawaiian cultural heritage. The bill highlights how laulau is more than just a meal, serving as a symbol of unity and cultural pride that is often shared at family gatherings, celebrations, and feasts, and represents the broader goal of maintaining and promoting Native Hawaiian cultural practices for future generations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1101&year=2026