An understanding of ALOHA… By Kimo Jenkins, Director, Product Development & Implementation Cultural Guide Āina hānau – native land, a recognized foundation for values and principles Lōkahi – harmonious balance, unity and accord – man, nature and spirituality ‘Olu‘olu – congenial perspective of cultural heritage and insight Ha‘aha‘a – humility expressed with kindness, compassion […]
By: Kimo Jenkins, Director, Product Development & Implementation Cultural Guide In Hawaiian culture the hula and the ‘ukulele form an interconnected duo, a manifestation of grace, beauty and resourcefulness. Without one the other is not balanced; not able to truly fulfill its function. The concept of this unique Corporate Social Responsibility event is to provide through […]
‘Ōlelo No‘eau – Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings By Kimo Jenkins, Director, Product Development & Implementation Cultural Guide E hō‘ihi aku, e hō‘ihi mai. Ke ola koa. Show respect, Get respect. Live long like a koa tree. The highly prized koa tree symbolizes integrity; an acknowledgment to the trials and tribulations that affect the tree’s […]
Hālau Hula in Hawai‘i – By Shantal Pantohan, Program Manager Many visitors come to Hawai‘i and when they think of dancing, the main image that comes to mind is our native dance, the hula. Graceful hula maidens clad in ti leaf (grass) skirts and flower lei sway to the melodic strains of ukulele and guitar. […]
A Wellness Teambonding Event – Island Wellness Creations By: Kelly Lafrance, CMP, DMCP, Program Design & Development We have all heard that maintaining an optimal level of wellness is crucial to living a higher quality of life. Wellness matters because everything we do and every emotion we feel relates to our well-being. In turn, our well-being […]