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As James Keauiluna Kaulia's expert speech on September 6, 1897 states: "Do not be afraid! Stand firm in love for this land. Until the very last aloha ʻāina patriot who loves this land."
MAI MAKA'U E KŪPA'A MA KE ALOHA I KA 'ĀINA! BE STEADFAST IN ALOHA FOR YOUR LAND!
James Keauiluna Kaulia
JULY 31, 2021
LA HO'I HO'I EA WAI'ANAE 2021
Our Guzman-Simpliciano ohana were honored to help with WA'A "Wai'anae's Aloha Āina" event in honor of Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli and the Restoration of sovereignty to the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1843.
LĀ HO'I HO'I EA 2021
Lā Ho'i Ho'i Ea Wai'anae
Wai'anae Aloha 'Āina (WA'A) hosted its first event on July 31, with a celebration of Lā Ho'iho'i Ea Wai'anae held at Pōka'ī. Lā Ho'iho'i Ea commemorates the restoration of sovereignty to the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1843 to Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli by British Admiral Richard Thomas. This act was memorialized when Kamehameha III uttered the famous words, “Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono” - “The ea (sovereignty) of our land is perpetuated through justice,” and established Thomas Square as the first public space of the kingdom. Rooted in the theme “Komohana 'Āe” (Westside Raising) various community organizations and residents came together and created a momentous commemoration. Lā Ho'iho'i Ea, not only reminded everyone of what the Hawaiian nation encountered in 1843, it also paved pathways for the lāhui (nation/ people) to reconnect to the 'āina, culture, “EA-ducation” (sovereignty education) and engage in conversation of the future of the lāhui. Blessing the day with protocol for all in attendance was the members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, arriving by wa'a (canoe) and greeted by the sound of the pü (conch shell) on the shoreline. It was an amazing experience for those in attendance. As the wa'a touched land continuous greetings of oli (chant) from Royal Order of Kamehameha I and nā wahine of Ka Lei 'Āina Ali'i, the procession of kahili and the lāhui gathered at the lele (altar) for the raising of our Hae Hawai'i (Hawaiian flag). of the Hae Hawai'i ran in unison with other Lā Ho'iho'i Ea events across the pae 'āina (islands). Paul Kalani “Boboy” Kaawa-Flores Jr. narrated for us the events that unfolded in 1843 and painted a vivid accounting of emotions that Kamehameha III had endured. Accepting the kuleana for the group in raising our Hae Hawai'i were Lynette Cruz, Lena Spain-Suzuki and Niklauz Kūka'ilimoku Guzman-Simpliciano.
Lā Ho’iho’i Ea Kaua Kio Education
On July 31, at the event of Lā Ho'iho'i Ea, Pōkiʻi Magallanes, Limakuhi of the Queen Liliʻuokalani Royal Gaurds of Mauna Ala shared insight to a traditional practice called Kaua Kio or Sham Battle.
Participants learned a basic introduction to a traditional kanaka practice that helped communities maintain military readiness and enhances one's mana. Concepts of the battlefield can also be applicable to Lāhui or individual adversity. Each participant constructed a pair of padded spears, complete a basic workout to dodge, parry, and catch spears, and compete in kaua kio.
Kaua Kio is a rite of passage that leads up to other related rites and rituals such as kaliʻi, the making of a chief, and ka mauli, a rite that warriors undergo returning from battle.
Lā Ho'i Ho'i Ea Papa Kui'ai Education
The importance of kalo and sustainability shared by Molekumu Kalani Puaoi, Papa Ku'i 'Ai (poi pounding board shared by Daybreak Church)
This is our son Niklauz Kūka'ilimoku Guzman-Simpliciano we are so proud of him in everything he does so naturally almost instinctively generational embedded. Something we firmly believe in is asking ourselves this question:
"How am I creating a legacy for the next 10 generations of my descendants as well as the descendants of the community that I live in? How am I making Hawaiʻi our home a better place? How am I making the globe a better place?" our Guzman-Simpliciano Ohana will carry this kuleana
until the very last Aloha 'Aina!
KINGDOM PATHWAYS KOKUA EFFORTS
We are honored to be apart of La Ho'i Ho'i Ea Wai'anae
My wife and I alongside of our Konohiki Hanale Hopfe accepted the kuleana of constructing the Lele for the raising of the Hae Hawai'i. Our son Niklauz Kūka'ilimoku Guzman-Simpliciano accpeted the kuleana to raise the Hae Hawai'i on behalf of the opio in our moku, we are so proud of him.
Oli
Ho’onani Ka Makua Mau (Doxology)
Hoʻonani i ka Makua Mau,
Ke Keiki me ka ʻUhane nō,
Ke Akua Mau hoʻomaikaʻi pū,
Kō kēia ao, kō kēlā ao.
Āmene.
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Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
E Hō Mai
Composed by: Edith Kekuhikuhipuʻuoneoʻnaalikiokohala Kanākaʻole
E hō mai ka ʻike mai luna mai e
0 nā mea huna noʻeau no nā mele e
E hō mai
E hō mai
E hō mai
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Grant us the knowledge from above
Concerning the hidden wisdom of songs,
Grant,
Grant,
Grant us these things
Today, this oli is commonly used at the start of an event or small gathering to focus a groupʻs energies and ultimately carry out the kuleana (responsibility) they have undertaken. It is recommended that haumana (students) use this chant to help them seek knowledge and clear their minds of any negativity.
Oli Mahalo
Composed by: Kehau Smith
ʻUhola ʻia ka makaloa lā
Pūʻai i ke aloha lā
Kūkaʻi ʻia ka hā loa lā
Pāwehi mai nā lehua
Mai ka hoʻokuʻi a ka hālāwai lā
Mahalo e Ke Akua*
Mahalo e nā kupuna lā ʻeā
Mahalo me ke aloha lā
Mahalo me ke aloha lā
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The makaloa mat has been unfolded
Food is shared in love
The great breath is exchanged
The Lehua honors and adores
From zenith to horizon
Gratitude to God
Gratitude to our ancestors
Gratitude with love
Gratitude with love
This oli was composed as a greeting of thanks for hospitality, love, generosity and knowledge that is given to us. It also gives thanks to the beauty of the islands and our people. Hāloa is ever-lasting breath. The kalo plant is considered our ancestor that is cherished and preserved. Makaloa is the finest mat woven. It is considered higher quality that lau hala. The message is that it is important for us to practice being “thankful” every day.
E Ulu
Composed by: Nathaniel B. Emerson
E ulu, e ulu Kini o ke Akua
Ulu Kāne me Kanaloa
Ulu ʻōhiʻa lau koa me ka ʻeiʻei
Aʻe ami i noho i kou kuahu
Eia ka wai, he wai e ola
E ola nō e!
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Grow, grow In the multitude of God
Grow with respect to the forest and sea
Grow with ʻōhiʻa, loa and ʻieʻie
Inhabit your place, O God
Here is the water, the water of life
Life forever!
Kumu hula master and Hawaiian cultural and language expert, John Keola Lake, taught this oli to Kumu Hula Kaʻanohi Aipa. In her halau it is often used as a gathering chant when haumana enter the forest to collect greenery for costumes or hoʻokupu (offerings). It may also be used when entering the forest for inspiration or guidance.
Kokua.
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Mahalo Nui in advance!