Striving to keep da culture alive
E Hoe aku i ka wa’a!
Na Oli (Chants)
In Hawaiian Culture chants were used to help accomplish tasks using the mana in our voices. Here you will find some of the chants we use here at Lahui O Ko’olauloa CC.
E Ala E Kahiki E
(Oli Kahea)
Alaka’i:
E ala e Kahiki e!
(Arise, all from Kahiki and beyond!)
Hui:
E ala e Kahiki e
E ala e Kahiki e
(Arise, all from Kahiki and beyond! )
(Arise, all from Kahiki and beyond!)
E hume ka malo
A ai ka ai
(Pull on your Malo and ready yourself)
E hopu ka lima i ka hoe
(Grasp with your paddle with your hands)
A hoea!
(And paddle!)
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This oli/chant was used to inspire, awaken and hype-up the paddler and their crew. To arise and prepare yourself for the journey over the ocean. This oli is repeated three times and modulates slightly each time.
OLI MAHALO
ʻUhola ʻia ka makaloa lā
Pūʻai i ke aloha lāKūkaʻi ʻia ka hā loa lāPāwehi mai nā lehuaMai ka hoʻokuʻi a ka hālāwai lāMahalo e Ke Akua*Mahalo e nā kupuna lā ʻeāMahalo me ke aloha lāMahalo me ke aloha lā
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The makaloa mat has been unfoldedFood is shared in loveThe great breath is exchangedThe Lehua honors and adoresFrom zenith to horizonGratitude to GodGratitude to our ancestorsGratitude with loveGratitude with love
Ha’awina
Lessons you and your ‘ohana can do together to learn a little bit more about the Hawaiian Culture.
