Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hula

Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hula

This past week was the Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island of Hawaii. The festival honors the legacy of King David Kalākaua who inspired many to move forward the traditions, native language and arts of the Hawaiian people. A big part of the festival includes dance or hula (pronounced: hoo-lah) competitions.

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Hawaiian Word of the Week: Mana'olana

Hawaiian Word of the Week: Mana'olana

I have to admit…this time of year is my favorite. Flowers are blooming, plants are waking up and it just feels like there is a sense of hope or “mana’olana” (pronounced: mah-nah-oh-lah-nah) in the air.

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Hawaiian Phrase of the Week: Hau'oli La Pakoa

Hawaiian Phrase of the Week: Hau'oli La Pakoa

Flowers and plants are starting to wake up, birds are starting to sing and build their nests in the trees. And with spring comes the spiritual feeling of Easter and Passover. So we didn’t want to miss the chance to wish you all a Hau’oli Lā Pakoa!

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Hawaiian Word of the Week: ono

Hawaiian Word of the Week: ono

Everytime I think about going back to Kauai, I always make a stop at The Right Slice because their pies are by far some of the most ono (pronounced: oh-no), or delicious, that I have ever tasted. 

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Hawaiian Word of the Week: lawelawe

Hawaiian Word of the Week: lawelawe

March 26 is Prince Kūhiō Day in Hawaii. Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana’ole was one of the last members of the Kingdom of Hawaii Royal family. He was known as the ‘Prince of the People’ providing a life of service, or lawelawe (pronounced: lah-weh-lah-weh), to strengthen the people of Hawaii.

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