Ka Wehena: Aloha Waiahi
Na Kumu Keala Ching
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Lei hulu mamo ia, kau mai i luna He He aloha e Waiahi Lei hulu poepoe, puni ke aloha Kū He aloha e Waiahi Lei hulu kāmoe, moemoeā ē He aloha e Waiahi Puana ‘ia mele i lohe ‘ia He aloha e Waiahi Puana ‘ia mai kū ke aloha He aloha e Waiahi He mele aloha, he mele ia e Waiahi
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Precious lei honored majestically Indeed a lei Waiahi Precious circular lei of aloha Indeed a lei Waiahi Precious reclining lei of dreams Indeed a lei Waiahi Shared song that is heard Indeed a lei Waiahi It is heard, majestic aloha Indeed a lei Waiahi A cherished song, a song for you Waiahi |
Ho‘omana‘o i lei hulu mamo i wili ‘ia, he lei hulu poepoe ia ā he lei hulu kāmoe ia. Nui ke aloha i wili ‘ia i ia lei kupaianaha o nā kūpuna. Huli maila ke ola pūkahi ā pūlua o nā hulu kūpa‘a i kaula kahua ia. Nou ia lei!
Remember this precious lei that is woven, Lei Poepoe and Lei Kāmoe. Full of aloha woven within this amazing lei of our ancestors. Seek upon the first and second foundation of the feather secured upon a foundation. For you this lei!
A tribute to a dear friend, Brandy Waiahi Patoc, celebrating her significant 60 years!
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.
