Ke Wehena: Nani o Pele
Na Kumu Keala Ching
He ‘Ike I Ka Nani a ‘o Pele
| He ‘Ike I ka nani a ‘o Pele Ka wahine o ke ahi luapele Noho ka wahine Hōpoe Lehua Hi‘ileilani o Hi‘iaka Pā ahe Pu‘ulena o Kīlauea I ka hale ma‘uma‘u ‘o Pele ē He aloha kō ka Hawai‘i I ke ahi a Pele o ka lua Eō mai ka nani a ‘o Pele I ka malu o ka ua, Kilihune He aloha kō Hōpoe Lehua Hi‘ileilani o Hi‘iaka He Mele nō Hōpoe Lehua Hi‘ileilani |
The splendor of Pele is observed A fierce woman of creation Amongst this creation a beautiful Lehua Cherished of the heavens of Hi‘iaka Gentle are the Pu‘ulena winds of Kīlauea Pele in her home at Halema‘uma‘u Fondly loved by her people Pele presents herself so reverently Rejoice the splendor of Pele Anointed by the soft Kilihune rain Loved by her people, a beautiful Lehua Cherished of the heavens of Hi‘iaka A song honoring Hōpoe Lehua Hi‘ileilani |
Eō Mai Ka Wahine a ‘o Pele
| Eo mai ka wahine a ‘o Pele I uka o ka hale ma‘uma‘u Ka wahine, noho I ka lua He aloha nō ko ka Hawai‘i HUI: Eō mai e Pele Pā aheahe ka Pu‘ulena |
Rejoice a powerful woman, Pele Majestically present at Halema‘uma‘u Presiding over the fiery image of home Admired and cherished by her people Honored is Pele Gentle Pu‘ulena winds |
In honor of a child, Helena Hōpoe Lehua Hi‘ileilani Bean, as we journeyed through the wonders of Pele with Kumu Pi‘ilani Ka‘awaloa on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Mahalo nui loa e Kumu Pi‘ilani! Ke aloha nō kūkae a na‘au, shared by Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett.
Contact writer Kumu Keala Ching: kumukeala@nawaiiwiola.com
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.
