Kalākaua's 1881 world tour
TOUR BY KING KALĀKAUA OF THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM
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The 1881 world tour of King Kalākaua of the Hawaiian Kingdom was his attempt to save the Hawaiian culture and population from extinction by importing a labor force from Asia-Pacific nations. His efforts brought the small island nation to the attention of world leaders, but sparked rumors that the kingdom was for sale.