The word “au” plays a crucial role in understanding the origins of the Hawaiian people. It is often used to refer to oneself, emphasizing the individual’s connection to their ancestors and the land. By saying “au,” Hawaiians acknowledge their place in the lineage of their ancestors, re...
The wonderful country was first discovered and settled by their Polynesian ancestors anywhere between AD 1190 and 1290. Hawaiians are known as some of the nicest, carefree and caring people in the world all due to their culture. The people of Hawaii have many aspects that they cherish which ...
“The first three letters of the Hawaiian word “Aloha” form the word “Alo,” which translates to “presence.” Therefore “Aloha” literally means “in the presence of HĀ.” In the Polynesian belief, it is HĀ: Breath of Life, that creates a living being.” -Excerpt from HĀ: ...
(priests) the many religious needs of the tribes were filled. Gods like Pele, the fire goddess and the shark god with his dragon watchers must be appeased. Ancestors deliver mana, the ancestral prestigious rights to position in the feudal chaste system. Kapus dictate everything from eating to...
“I always come here in the spirit of akua,” he said. “Before I leave home, I call my ancestors here so when I arrive, they are here.” In his family’s home, Turalde’s grandmother kept a bowl of salt by the door. Everyone would take a pinch and say a prayer before going ...
April 2022. Since then, it has become “a place of learning, sharing and fellowship,” Tolentino said. “Awareness and knowledge open minds and foster respect. It's important for our hotel to have a cultural center so that the stories of our ancestors and our beautiful culture can live o...
Using the Kumulipo, Hawai‘i’s traditional creation chant which is a masterpiece of evolutionary documentation, and other sources, they delved into the thought processes of the ancestors to initiate a reconnection and “call forth names” in honor of two designated discoveries made possible by Ha...
Massage is one of the leading prescriptions for healing passed on to us from our ancestors. Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage was created by Polynesian ancestors, more particularly known as the superior healers of Hawaii. In ancient times, the way to relax and release bad toxins from the body was to...
my ancestors, then we as a family and as a people willneverbeforgottenandwillliveon.ThenumberonethingaboutHawaiianquiltsthatmakes them so unique are the stories. All Hawaiian quilts tell a story. The storiesare embedded in the pattern and even the fabric that is chosen. Who is it for?
‘waimea’ in their name, it means that people long ago noticed the reddish color of the water there—a result of eroding volcanic rock. Once you know the language, you understand so much more about the land around you and how your ancestors saw it. Those stories and ...