*Mahiole by Artist Sol Apio
Website development funded by:
Administration for Native Americans (ANA)
Website development funded by:
Administration for Native Americans (ANA)
HOEA, Hawaiian ‘Ohana for Education in the Arts
'O Waimea i ka 'aina o na pu'u ka'a
"Waimea the land of the rolling hills"
Ua Ao Ka Pō
Chant to enter HOEA written by A‘ia‘i Bello
Ua ao ka pō.
Pā mai ka makani‘ula o Waimea.
Kū makou me ka ha‘aha‘a, me ka mahalo e --
‘Auhea ka leo aloha?
The dawn has come.
(An allusion to being enlightened by the new knowledge we acquire
and a clearning of darkness.)
The sacred winds of Waimea blow.
(We stand in the presence of our ali‘i and kupuna.)
We stand with humility and gratitude --
Where is the voice of aloha?
(to welcome us in)
Hoea Arts
Create Your Badge