Ka Wehena: Kaulana Ke Aloha
Na Kumu Keala Ching
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Kaulana ke aloha o kēia ‘āina Aloha ē, Aloha lā He ‘i‘ini ke aloha o kēia ‘āina Aloha ē, Aloha lā Kū ha‘aha‘a o kēia ‘āina Aloha ē, Aloha lā Puni ka ‘oia‘i‘o o kēia ‘āina Kaulana ke aloha |
Famous love of this land Gentleness lives unified Gentleness is desired of this land Pleasantry in truth Firm humility of this land Humility of patience Enclosed truth of this land Famous the love |
‘O ke aloha ka mea i ho‘ōla ai ma kēia ‘āina nei, ‘o Hawai‘i. He ‘i‘ini nui ko‘u i kō kākou ho‘i i ka mea i ho‘ōla ai i ke ola kanaka. ‘Oiai he mau hewa i ‘ike ā lohe ‘ia ai ma kēia ‘āina, he wahi leo ‘onipa‘a i ke ola aloha, ‘o ke Akahai ‘oe, ‘o ka Lōkahi ‘oe, ‘o ka ‘Oia‘i‘o ‘oe, ‘o ka Ha‘aha‘a ‘oe ā ‘o ke Ahonui ‘oe—ka mea i ho‘ōla ai! E ola!
Love brings healing of this land, Hawai‘i. It is my desire for everyone to return to what heals people. Because there are wrongs done as seen and heard to this land, this voice is steadfast to live ALOHA, Gentleness, Unity, Truth, Humbleness, and Patience—is what will heal! Let it live!
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.
