"He `olina leo ka ke aloha."
Love speaks
Love speaks
in a gentle
and joyous voice.
Hawaiian Wisdom
'Gold Tree'
“We are all connected
to everyone and everything
in the universe.
Therefore, everything one does
as an individual
affects the whole.
All thoughts, words,
images, prayers,
blessings,
and deeds
are listened to
by all that is.”
Serge Kahili King
to everyone and everything
in the universe.
Therefore, everything one does
as an individual
affects the whole.
All thoughts, words,
images, prayers,
blessings,
and deeds
are listened to
by all that is.”
Serge Kahili King
Huna Principles.
" The world
" The world
is what you think it is
There are no limits
Energy flows
where attention goes
Now
is the moment of power
To love
is to be happy with
All power
comes from
within
Effectiveness
is the measure of truth. "
via Serge Kahili King
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The Kanaka`ole Ohana
(Family)
are not only the curators
of a great cultural treasure,
they ARE the treasure;
They live it,
live IN it,
and work with it
practically
practically
in their daily life-
The Treasure
constitutes
their most
constitutes
their most
significant
Life Work
on many levels.
The treasure
is the ancient chant
and oral wisdom
of Hawaii.
on many levels.
The treasure
is the ancient chant
and oral wisdom
of Hawaii.
Their name may ring familiar
to lovers of Hula & Chant.
Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium
in Hilo Hawaii
is the annual site
of the Merrie Monarch Festival,
where Hula & Chant
are celebrated
by dancers
and devotees
from all over
the islands,
all over the
World.
The late Edith
Kanaka'ole is considered
one of the most influential
Kumu Hula
[source/teacher of Hula]
of the 20tht century.
Kumu Hula
[source/teacher of Hula]
of the 20tht century.
Today,
her family preserves, studies,
and teaches
her family preserves, studies,
and teaches
authentic language and chants,
devoting much time
and scholarship
to the study of old texts
and scholarship
to the study of old texts
preserved in the Bishop Museum
and other resources.
and other resources.
Granddaughter Kekuhi Kanahele
lives ably in two worlds.
She sings and chants in a fashion
that many describe with word's like "primeval,"
but she has also contributed
much valuable academic research.
Great grandchild
Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole
[also known as "Sonny"]
is today's sensation.
Here is a fun, contemporary
outbreak of dancing
by Sonny
by Sonny
that conveys
the current state
of the lively art:
This is actually a "Part 1" post.
I saw Sonny with Tutu (Grandmother)
Pualania Kanaka`ole Kanahele,
and mother Kekuhi Kanahele
speaking together under a tent
at the Honolulu Books & Music
Festival on Saturday.
The three of them pulled back the curtain
revealing some very juicy information
about the scientific, and metaphysical
truths that they preserve and live
every day.
Watch for a future post
about their very 'practical magic.'
Thanks for visiting!
Warmly, Cloudia
25 comments:
what a beautiful post! Words and photos, all just beautiful, you truly live in a heavenly place,
I like the Hawaiian wisdom!
Looking forward to part 2
Lovely post Cloudia. x
Such a Spiritual Oasis!
Love
J
Always a joy Cloudia, looking forward to more.
Unfortunately, I rather hope the world isn't what I think it is. Not been a good week. Student whining has just gotten out of control.
This is your best ever article in pictures.
Greetings,
Filip
how's the Ala Wai serpent? From the videos on the today's news, it appears to be around your part of the canal.
Beautiful photos and quotes! A lovely little glimpse of paradise.
Glad this was not too specialized for you my friends so far from Hawaii.
thank YOU for your aloha that means so much to me-
what a treasure !
please have you all a good tuesday.
daily athens photo
The photos are amazing the your tribute is just so beautiful, Cloudia.
thanks very much
Beautiful as always. Thank you. I adore both the rainbow and the gold tree.
You have me thinking a good part of island culture is ocean culture. How I love the timeless impermanence.
Timeless impermanence -Wow!
Such treasures you are to me. thanks friends
fascinating
namaste /\ from mumbai
aloha!!
So lovely! That golden tree is gorgeous.
Beautiful photos Cloudia!!! Love the bright colors!!
xo
Jeanne
Those pictures are beautiful, especially the first two, superb.
Love the quotes from my namesake - well, I would, wouldn't I?
LOVE this comment garden today! Thanks each of YOU
Thanks for the introduction to the family. Nice to know your world through your posts.
Lovely pictures.
thank You Indrani
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