Honolulu CC alum’s hālau sweeps Merrie Monarch
Kumu hula Robert Keʻano Kaʻupu IV, a graduate of Honolulu Community College, led his hālau to sweep major categories at the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival.
Kumu hula Robert Keʻano Kaʻupu IV, a graduate of Honolulu Community College, led his hālau to sweep major categories at the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival.
Mālolo —Flying fish. More ʻ?lelo of the Week “Ka iʻa lele me he manu (The fish that flies like a bird).” ʻ?lelo Noʻeau (Hawaiian proverb) 1364 —Sean Mills, he haumāna ʻ?lelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language student), Kulanui Kaiāulu o Honolulu (Honolulu…
Akamai—Clever, Wise.
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Waiho—To leave or place something.
Nīele—To be curious.
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Nahunaiki—Little bites.
Huliau—Turning point, a time of change.
Makani nui—strong wind.