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State of Aloha

State of Aloha

Written by: Andrea Olalia
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 State of Aloha takes an in-depth look into Hawai’i beyond beautiful beaches and tourism, diving into its rich culture and history through the voices of its people. Each episode will focus on a specific piece of Hawaiian history, life, and values. Join me on this adventure of discovering the true state of aloha.Andrea Olalia Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • O Wai Kou Inoa: Hawaiian Names with Paddy Pilialoha Kakihara

    O Wai Kou Inoa: Hawaiian Names with Paddy Pilialoha Kakihara
    Jun 1 2021
    In the this episode, I spoke with Paddy Kakihara, my grandmother about Hawaiian names in our ohana - naming her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids! A very personal episode that gives a a peek into my personal moʻolelo or story.
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    40 mins
  • Hula: A Way of Life with Pōmaikaʻi Gaui

    Hula: A Way of Life with Pōmaikaʻi Gaui
    May 22 2021
    Kumu hula Pōmaikaʻi Gaui and I talk about his journey to becoming a kumu hula (hula teacher), the importance of Ōlelo Hawaiʻi in hula, incorporating your local flora in hula adornments, and how to live hula everyday.
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    47 mins
  • Keeping the Hawaiian Language Alive with Kekoa Harman

    Keeping the Hawaiian Language Alive with Kekoa Harman
    May 12 2021
    In this episode, Kekoa Harman, an Associate Professor at the University of Hawai’i, Hilo and I discuss the evolution and re-claiming of the Hawaiian language, common mistakes when speaking Hawaiian and at the end of the episode he performs a portion of a chant.
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    47 mins
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