These chants are to be used only on Kaho‘olawe and are kapu elsewhere. Click here to download an orientation packet that includes all oli and protocol procedures. Failure to request …

Oli, or chant is a traditional form of expression that was and still is used today in all aspects of life such as acknowledging one's genealogy, honoring a person or place, storytelling, or as …

This oli is chanted at the end of class. It is used to show gratitude as you depart from each class. Watch, listen and practice along with the video to strengthen your leo oli.

All pieces of this guide are contributions by Kumu Hula and cultural practitioners tasked with the responsibility of the hula ‘aihaʻa, hula Pelehonuamea, and the legacy of Edith Kanakaʻole. The …

Feb 13, 2017 · A responding chant that grants permission to enter when one request to enter.

Sep 14, 2017 · Originally from the story of Hiiakaikapoliopele, this chant is now known as an oli aloha, and used as an entrance chant.Kūnihi ka mauna i ka laʻi ēʻO Waiʻale...

We chant Nā 'Aumākua usually on Fridays as oli komo (entrance chant) when we enter into a different ahupua'a, somewhere new, or a sacred site. The insertion of "Ke Kula Pono o Maui" …

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He kiʻekiʻe loa nei pali – Tall and majestic are these cliffs. O ʻaleʻo ʻana i luna – Towering from high above. Pehea e hiki aku ai – How does one arrive? I ke kai hohonu – Into the depths of this …

A He Leo Wale No Solo Oli Competetion and Hō`ike was created to celebrate, perpetuate and preserve the style of Mele Oli. A he Leo wale no - translates “simply the voice” as suggested in …