Tag: Hawaii

Mana

May 6, 2017

A spiritual quality and force in nature. To have Mana is to have influence, authority, and power.

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Naupaka

May 2, 2017

The Naupaka plant is commonly found upon the beaches of the Hawaiian Islands. However another species of Naupaka can be found deep in the mountains of the Islands. This plant is recognizable by it’s unique half flowers. Hawaiian mythology provides an explanation for the difference in location and the reason the flowers are split in half. … More Naupaka

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Honolulu

April 7, 2017

Honolulu (“Sheltered Harbor”) is the capitol and largest city in Hawaii. Honolulu has been the capitol of Hawaii since 1845. The previous capitol being Lahaina Maui. King Kamehameha III declared Honolulu the new capital. This move was a major influence in Oahu becoming the most populated and visited of the Hawaiian Islands. Honolulu is 68 square … More Honolulu

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Ōhi’a Lehua

March 20, 2017

Ohia Lehua is an endemic species of tree or shrub (depending on where it grows). Ohia Lehua thrives in higher climates with fresh clean air and rich soil. This plant is associated with the goddess Pele as many of these trees grow near the summit of her volcanoes and the Kilauea crater. It is easily … More Ōhi’a Lehua

Pono

March 20, 2017

Righteousness. Ex. “Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono” = “The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness” (Hawaii’s State Moto)

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‘Iolani Palace

March 10, 2017

‘Iolani Palace, built in 1882 by King Kalakaua, is one of Hawaii’s most beautiful and heartbreaking landmarks. Following the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the palace was initially used as an American government capitol building for over seventy years until the construction of the state capitol building in 1969. The Palace fell into disarray and … More ‘Iolani Palace

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Kalo

February 27, 2017

Kalo, or Taro, is plant that has been vital to the Hawaiian people throughout history. Kalo is planted in a lo’i (a muddy patch of land connected to fresh water source such as a stream or a river). The root of the Kalo plant is pounded into poi; a staple of Hawaiian cuisine.