Our Hawaiian word of the week is Mea Ho‘okipa [may-ah hoh-oh-kee-pah], a hostess or host known for her natural hospitality, natural grace, and generosity. Ho'okipa is the Hawaiian value of hospitality. When we serve everyone - guests, customers and strangers alike - in a way that is genuinely gracious, not expecting anything in return, we are practicing ho'okipa.

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