Category: Aloha Spirit

Hauʻōli aloha Pō’akahi

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OBON FESTIVAL 2018 — August 13-15, 2018 … according to the *lunar* calendar.  The Obon festival (also known as Bon festival) is an annual Japanese holiday which commemorates and remembers deceased ancestors. It is believed that their spirits return at this time to visit their relatives.  Chochin (paper) lanterns are hung to guide the spirits and Obon dances (bon odori) are performed. Families have reunions and visit the graves of their relatives and make food offerings at altars and temples.  It is observed from the 13th to the 15th day of the 7th month. However, according to the solar calendar the 7th month is July but according to the lunar calendar, the 7th month is August. Obon is therefore celebrated at different times in different regions depending on which calendar is observed.  The official 2018 dates are August 13-15 though it will be celebrated between July 13-15 in some places.

Aloha a me aloha kākahiāka kākou. Kona kupanaha Pō’akahi. Hō’ouna aloha ī nā mea a pau ʻo ōukōu. Loāʻa he nūi lā kākou.

Hello and good morning to you all. It’s a wonderful Monday! Sending aloha to all of you. Have a great day, everyone.

Current Events  |  Chicago poke chain draws Hawaiian backlash for trying to restrict use

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Attorneys from Chicago’s Aloha Poke Co. chain have sent cease-and-desist letters to sushi bowl joints nationwide — including businesses in Hawai’i and Alaska — that also use “aloha” in their name.  […]

Source: Chicago poke chain draws Hawaiian backlash for trying to restrict use

Hau’ōli lā Pō’alūa

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Aloha kākahiāka kākou a me hau’ōli lā Pō’alūa. Hoihoi keīa nāni lā.  ʻŌla Aloha. Ē Aloha. Hanu Aloha e ʻŌla Pōnō.  A hui hou kākou mālāma pōnō.

Good morning, everyone, and Happy Tuesday.  Enjoy this beautiful day.  Live aloha, Be Aloha, Breathe Aloha and Live Righteously. Take care of yourself until the next time we meet.