Actively Participating in the Promotion, Perpetuation and Practice of the Native Hawaiian Culture and Values Throughout Arizona
TRADITIONS
Traditionally at each gathering, we strive to:
- Offer the opening Pule (prayer) done by a member,
- Share a welcome with exchange (Anoi’oi) by the Leader
- Read a short simple agenda (Papakumu Mano’a) Enjoy the meal (Pa’ina)
- Present the business or activity (Oi’hana)
ʻO na kupa o Hawaiʻi makou, e Mai ʻAlikona mai makou, e O Hawaiʻi ko makou aloha, e I ko makou naʻau, e I na manawa apau loa, e Aloha e, Aloha e, Aloha e
PAU HANA MELE: "Hawaii Aloha"
by Israel Kamakawiwooli YouTube Link:
Verse 1
E Hawai'i e ku'u one hanau e Ku'u home kulaiwi nei 'Oli no au i na pono lani ou E Hawai'i, aloha e
Chorus
E hau'oli na 'opio o Hawai'i nei 'Oli e! 'Oli e! Mai na aheahe makani e pa mai nei Mau ke aloha, no Hawai'i
Ending Verse
E hau'oli na 'opio o Hawai'i nei 'Oli e! 'Oli e! Mai na aheahe makani e pa mai nei Mau ke aloha, no Ha---wai---'i
OLI:
We are citizens of Hawaiʻi We are from Arizona Hawaiʻi is our love, In our minds and hearts, always Aloha, Aloha, Aloha
MELE: Verse 1
O Hawaii, o sands of my birth My native home I rejoice in the heavenly blessings of you O beloved Hawaii
Chorus
Be joyous o youth of Hawaii Rejoice! Rejoice! May the gentle breeze blow Love for Hawaii is eternal
Ending Verse
Be joyous o youth of Hawaii Rejoice! Rejoice! May the gentle breeze blow Love for Hawaii is eternal
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