Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hana pa?a
Hana paʻa—To fasten; to make fast
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kōke?e
Kōkeʻe—To wind or twist; to bend.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kaona
Kaona—Hidden meaning, as in Hawaiian poetry; concealed reference, as to a person, thing, or place; words with double meanings that might bring good or bad fortune.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Nani
Nani—Beauty, glory, splendor.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Laulima
Laulima—Cooperation, joint action; group of people working together; community; to work together, cooperate.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Honi
Honi—To kiss; a kiss; formerly, to touch noses on the side in greeting.
Queen’s 185th birthday launches annual Hawaiian history event
Presentations will encompass Hawaiian health, culture-based education, Hawaiian language theatre and Indigenous filmmaking.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hali?a
Haliʻa—Sudden remembrance, memory, especially of a loved one; fond recollection; premonition; to recall, recollect fondly.
International, local awards for comprehensive Indigenous language campus
The designs for the ʻ?lelo Hawaiʻi Campus project were recognized by Fast Company and the American Institute of Architects Honolulu.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Ho?opili
Hoʻopili—To bring together, stick to, attach oneself to a person.