Category: Aloha Spirit

Hau’oli la Po’alima

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aloha_friday_pa'uridersPa’u riders (pronounced Pah-oo riders)[1], also called paʻu riders or pa-u riders (and sometimes written as pāʻū riders), are Hawai’ian women who wear long, colorful skirts (Hawaiian: pāʻū) and characteristically ride horseback astride, rather than sidesaddle.  This equestrian tradition dates to the early 19th century, when horses were introduced to Hawai’i and Aliʻi women dressed up to ride for formal occasions. It declined after the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai’i, but was revitalized in the early 20th century with the establishment of formal riding organizations.  Today, pa’u riders participate in Kamehameha Day floral parades and other parades and festivals throughout the islands.

A hui hou ka kou malama pono
Live aloha, Be Aloha, Breath aloha
Live Pono

Mahalo Ke Akua no keia nani Pōʻalima
Thank your God for this beautiful Friday

Hau’oli la Po’akolu

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Lokahi circleAloha awakea a ma Hau’oli la Po’akolu oukou.
Good morning and Happy Wednesday, everyone!

hula_drummerHau’oli Makahiki Hou oukou!

Enjoy a Safe and Fun New Year’s Eve celebration and Let’s Welcome 2015!

“I le`a ka hula i ka ho`opa`a.”  — ʻOlelo Noʻeau Hula
THE HULA IS PLEASING BECAUSE OF THE DRUMMER — Hula Proverb
Although the attention is given to the dancer, the drummer and chanter play an important role in the dance.

Hau’oli la Po’akahi

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lily_white_purpleAloha kakahiaka a ma Hau’oli la Po’akahi oukou.  I la nani nou.
Good morning and Happy Monday, everyone.  Have a beautiful day!

We are all so blessed to share this precious gift called LIFE!  Ola I ka makana ma ke Akua, life is a gift from God!  As we head into 2015, always remember the gift we have been given; that we are blessed in so many ways and that the greatest gift of all is Aloha (Love).

Wishing all of the Ohana a very peaceful and blessed day!  E pili mau na po’maika’i ia oe – May blessings ever be with you!

Hau’oli Aloha Po’akahi

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Aloha kakahika e ma Hau’oli Aloha Po’akahi oukou. Mahalo Ke Akua no keia la.
Good morning and Happy Aloha Monday, everyone.  Thank God for this day.

‘Ike ‘ia no ka loea i ke kuahu … An expert is recognized by the altar he builds.
— ‘Olelo No’eau Hawai’i (Hawaiian Proverb)

What one does and how well one does it is what demonstrates knowledge, skill and expertise.