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The term is cognate with Māori kōhanga, meaning "nest". The root word ʻohā refers to the root or corm of the kalo, or taro plant (the staple "staff of life" in Hawaii), which Kanaka Maoli consider to be their cosmological ancestor. In contemporary Hawaiian real estate jargon, an "ʻohana unit" is a type of secondary suite. It is a part of a ...
Native Hawaiian culture grew from their Polynesian roots, creating a local religion and cultural practices. This new worship centered on the ideas of land (aina) and family (ohana). Land became a sacred part of life and family. [11]
In the Hawaiian lexicon, ohana is a sensibility, a way of thinking that means family, belonging, community and so much more — solace in a time of calamity. It is a unifying principle in an ...
Hawaii portal; As-salamu alaykum, a greeting in Arabic that means "Peace be upon you" Mahalo, a Hawaiian word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, or respects; Kia ora, a Māori greeting; Mabuhay, a Filipino greeting; Namaste, a customary Hindu greeting; ʻOhana, a Hawaiian term meaning "family"
Aloha ʻĀina also means Hawaiian patriotism; love for the land and its people. It is an in-depth relationship between the places and communities that hold significance to the individual. As such, it is an ethic that includes striving to improve the well-being of Hawaiʻi and engaging in experiences that foster aloha for and life-long ...
Their experiences and bond highlight the importance of family (“ohana”) and loyalty, building on their bravery and friendship. Image credits: Walt Disney Pictures #34 Frodo and Sam
The word ʻaumakua means ancestor gods and is derived from the Hawaiian words au which means period of time or era, and makua meaning parent, parent generation, or ancestor. Hawaiians believed that deceased family members would transform into ʻaumakua and watch over their descendants with a loving concern for them while also being the judge ...
This led to agreements being made to create a Hawaiian Cultural/Educational center in 1995. In June 1995 more than 13 members of the La’aloa Ohana were arrested for attempted camping, even though according to police reports a majority of ohana had left the park, prior to its closing.