Ka Wehena: Eō Ka Wahine ‘Onipa‘a Mau
Na Kumu Keala Ching
| Eō ka wahine ‘onipa‘a mau
I Pua kalaunu, E ‘onipa‘a ē, e ‘onipa‘a la I ke kapa ke hau I hānai ke kama ‘Onipa‘a ka wahine Ho‘omana ke Ali‘i, He Ali‘i ‘Onipa‘a Mau e Lili‘uokalani ē |
Rejoice a woman determined forever
A crown jewel of Hawai‘i Steadfast now and forever A blanket of protection Your children are nurtured Your voice of determination Enlighten Queen Queen Lili‘uokalani, steadfast forever |
Eō mai ka wahine ‘onipa‘a mau e Lili‘uokalani. ‘O ‘oe nō kō mākou ali‘i hānai ‘ike, ho‘omana ke Akua, kū ka la‘ana ā lawe ka lawena. Ma hope nō mākou iā ‘oe e Lili‘uokalani, ke ali‘i kina‘ole. ‘Onipa‘a mau, ‘Onipa‘a mau, Kū kia‘i mau ke ali‘i aloha palena‘ole.
Rejoice a determined woman indeed, Lili‘uokalani. You are our Queen, nurturer of knowledge, a blessing of the Higher Power and a standing model of characteristic and values. We are always behind you, Lili‘uokalani, our flawless and brilliant leader. Determined forever, established forever, and standing guard forever in heavenly love!
Honoring Queen Lili‘uokalani and a tribute to all protectors of indigenous intelligence, knowledge. ‘Onipa‘a Mau!
For more information on Kumu Keala and Nä 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.
