KU I KA WELO
by Seth Womble
KU I KA WELO
TRANSLATION
"Fits into the family behavior pattern"
TRANSLATION THOUGHT
Wether good or bad, one's behavior is judged by the family he belongs to.
MANA'O THOUGHT
Family models and nurture all possible journeys for every family member, you're truly a representative of your family, good or bad.
THE STORY
Lonoikamakahiki, an aliʻi (chief) of Kona was known for a significant Kahili (feather regalia) of Kona, ʻEleʻeleualani (Black rain of Heaven). Hoʻoilina is perpetuating a thought of the past to be remembered in the future. Today, ʻEleʻeleualani is a legacy of Kona, it was known that Kona created the most elaborate Kahili in the islands. Aloha is a legacy of the people perpetuated through the behavior and lifestyle of the islands, implemented through family (Moʻokūʻauhau) genealogy and values (Loina). Family legacy was shared through experiences during family gatherings, conversation, celebrations and grieving. What will be your legacy? Kū i ka welo - firmly rooted into the family legacy.
WHAT WILL YOUR LEGACY BE?
Sustainability and nurturing of a family involves understanding the preparation of Kalo. “Papa Kuʻi ʻAi;” board to strike food along with a “Pōhaku Kuʻi ʻAi” or a bell shaped stone were used to transform the Kalo into Paʻiʻai - solid form of poi (when water is added to Paʻiʻai). Papa Kuʻi ʻAi and Pōhaku Kuʻi ʻAi are legacies of knowledge and practices that sustains the family rooted in history, tradition and culture -Hoʻoilina - Legacy. Other items are Kahili (feather regalia), Pāpale Lauhala (pandanus hat), ʻApolima Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian bracelets), Hoʻolei ʻUpena (throw net), Waʻa ʻŌpelu (mackerel canoe) and Moʻokūʻauhau (genealogy). Hana Noʻeau - traditional crafts are shared in stories and practice which were perpetuated in families.
THE STORY
Lonoikamakahiki, an aliʻi (chief) of Kona was known for a significant Kahili (feather regalia) of Kona, ʻEleʻeleualani (Black rain of Heaven). Hoʻoilina is perpetuating a thought of the past to be remembered in the future. Today, ʻEleʻeleualani is a legacy of Kona, it was known that Kona created the most elaborate Kahili in the islands. Aloha is a legacy of the people perpetuated through the behavior and lifestyle of the islands, implemented through family (Moʻokūʻauhau) genealogy and values (Loina). Family legacy was shared through experiences during family gatherings, conversation, celebrations and grieving. What will be your legacy? Kū i ka welo - firmly rooted into the family legacy.
GALLERY
