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Kāhili bearers for Keʻelikōlani. Only the ali'i had the right to possess kāhili; It was considered a staff of state.A pa'a-kāhili (kāhili bearer) followed the king everywhere he went (publicly). [8]
Hedychium gardnerianum, the Kahili ginger, Kahila garland-lily or ginger lily, is a species of flowering plant in the ginger family Zingiberaceae, native to the Himalayas in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is an erect herbaceous perennial growing to 8 ft (2.4 m) tall with long, bright green leaves clasping the tall stems.
Common names include garland flower, ginger lily, and kahili ginger. Members of the genus Hedychium are rhizomatous perennials , commonly growing 120–180 cm (47–71 in) tall. Some species are cultivated for their exotic foliage and fragrant spikes of flowers in shades of white, yellow and orange. [ 4 ]
The Kahili were restrictions placed upon contact with chiefs (kings), but these also apply to all people of known spiritual power.Kapu Kū mamao means prohibited from a place of the chief, while Kalu noho was to assemble before the chief.
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English: The Kanaka Maoli flag, a popular unofficial Hawaiian flag. In the center are a kahili (symbol of the ali'i) and paddles. In the center are a kahili (symbol of the ali'i) and paddles. The colors: green for the 'aina (land), red for the koko (blood), and yellow the colors of the feathers used in sacred capes of the 'ali'i.
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