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Kahiko-Lua-Mea (better known simply as Kahiko) is a god in Hawaiian mythology, who was once a chief on the Earth and lived in Olalowaia. He is mentioned in the chant Kumulipo and in the Chant of Kūaliʻi. Kahiko is also mentioned in The Legend of Waia. [1] The legend is that there was a head figure that had the ability to speak.
Buddhahead: Hawaii person of Japanese descent. In this context, “Buddha” is likely a corruption of Japanese “豚 (buta)”, meaning “pig”. In contrast, the term “Katonk” means a Japanese-American from the US mainland. Habut/Habuteru: To feel grumpy or resentful, especially after feeling offended by something.
Hawaiian scholar Mary Kawena Pukui, who was raised in Kaʻū, Hawaii, maintained that the early Hawaiian gods were benign. [25] One Molokai tradition follows this line of thought. Author and researcher Pali Jae Lee writes: "During these ancient times, the only 'religion' was one of family and oneness with all things.
An integral part of Hawaiian culture is to be intertwined with the natural world, and in ancient times, leis were used in sacred ways, like for religious offerings and a way to connect with ...
Cachi Cachi music, also spelled Kachi Kachi, Kachi-Kachi [1] and Katchi-Katchi, [2] is a term that was coined to refer to music played by Puerto Ricans [3] in Hawaii, after they migrated to Hawaii in 1901. [4] It is a "variation of dance music found in Hawaii" [5] which is, at times, played very fast.
Feather crafting is something that was brought to the islands from the first Polynesian voyagers, however, Hawaii has the most advanced examples. The feathers of small birds that were held in high regard for their religious significance were used in crafting a number of the regalia of the Hawaiian chiefs. [ 16 ]
Pan Pacific said Times will be replaced with Hawaii's first Tokyo ... Feb. 21—The Times Supermarket in Kailua is slated to close at the end of March after nearly seven decades in business ...
Use of the kahakō and ʻokina, as used in current standard Hawaiian orthography, is preferred in Hawaiian language words, names and usage in the body of articles dealing with Hawaii on the English Wikipedia. The online Hawaiian Dictionary or a similar reference work should be used as a guide for proper spelling.