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HRS §5-10.5

Official state musical instruments: `ukulele and pahu

This law names the `ukulele as the official modern (auana) musical instrument of Hawaii and the pahu drum as the official traditional (kahiko) musical instrument. It is a simple designation with no rules or penalties.

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The statute, as written — State musical instrument; `auana; kahiko

(a) The `ukulele is established and designated as the official `auana musical instrument of the State. (b) The pahu is established and designated as the official kahiko musical instrument of the State.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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