Ka Wehena: Aia Kahi Kapu
Na Kumu Keala Ching
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Aia kahi kapu i ‘ike aku ai Aia kahi kapu i noho aku ai Aia kahi kapu i hui aku ai Aia kahi kapu i lana aku ai Aia kahi kapu i ulu aku ai Aia kahi kapu i au aku ai Aia kahi kapu i kū aku ai |
Sacred place that is seen Sacred place that exists Sacred place that gathers Sacred place that floats Sacred place that grows Sacred place that flows Sacred place that stands |
Eia kahi oli hāli‘ali‘a i nā kūpuna i ola ka‘apuni aku ai iā kākou āpau. He mea i ho‘omaopopo aku ai iā lākou.
A chant honoring the memories of our elders (ancestors) that inspires us daily.
For more information on Kumu Keala and Nā Wai Iwi Ola, visit nawaiiwiola.org.
Kumu Keala Ching
Kumu Keala Ching is a Hawaiian cultural educator, composer, song writer, and spiritual advisor to many Hawaiian organizations. He lives and breathes aloha into his Hawaiian heritage with his strong presence and great heart. Under the tutelage of Loea Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Kumu Keala spent many years learning and building his knowledge. He is fluent in the Hawaiian language, which he uses as the foundation for teaching all of his students. Kumu Keala lives in Kailua-Kona, where he is Kumu Hula for Ka Pa Hula Na Wai Iwi Ola (the ancient waters of life) and co-founder and executive director of Na Wai Iwi Ola (NWIO) Foundation.
