On Friday, April 17, we learned Kīholo Kupaianaha (Amazing/ Marvelous Kīholo), a song written by Kuʻulei Keakealani for the beloved homelands of her ʻohana (family) for generations upon generations. This musical journey through the wahi pana (storied places) of Kīholo, celebrates its living, breathing landscape.
Above are the lyrics of Kīholo Kupaianaha, brought to life with the leo nahenahe (sweet voices) of the students of Kanu o ka ʻĀina New Century Public Charter School’s Hui Iwikuamoʻo (performed in 2016).
The entire Aloha Friday Live event from April 17th was recorded to share with you. To view the video, with instruction by Ku`ulei and Lehua, please click below and register first with your name and email.
STORIED PLACES OF KIHOLO
The above storied places are described in Kīholo Kupaianaha.
Mahalo to everyone who came along to Kīholo with us. In this time of social distancing, and the closure of Kīholo State Park Reserve, it is a privilege to share the continued vibrancy of Kīholo with you in safe and responsible ways.
Join us for our next Aloha Friday Live on May 1st, as we explore the concept of Pono Mo ʻOno, inter-generational lessons of sustainable fishing. We are so pleased to be joined by our good friend, Rebecca Most, Hawai`i Island Marine Program Manager for the Nature Conservancy.
KU`ULEI KEAKEALANI
Educator, cultural practitioner, poet, storyteller, activist, and our Cultural Director at Hui Aloha Kīholo, Ku`ulei wears many hats, but wears them all with a strong sense of the history of her ancestors and the responsibility we have to perpetuate Hawaiian culture for future generations.
LEHUA SANDY KAMAKA
Hui Aloha Kīholo operates with a small but dedicated staff and now has a physical presence on the ground, seven days a week, through our Hoa ʻĀina team. Lehua is one of our Hoa ʻĀina. In collaboration with our partners, Hoa ʻĀina, or “friends of the land” monitor and protect natural and cultural resources, engage with and educate visitors, and manage camping. By creating a community of stewards, with visitors, kamaʻāina (locals), partners, and advocates, Kīholo can continue to thrive culturally and environmentally.
UPCOMING EVENT
Camping at the Kīholo State Park Reserve will be closed starting September 24, 2021 until further notice due to COVID-19 guidelines set by the State and/or County.