ALOHA KE KAHI I KE KAHI
LOVE ONE ANOTHER
Aloha Means…
Aloha has over 30 uses in the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language). The newest use of the word is hello and goodbye, with the oldest use meaning deep affection. In our work, we challenge everyone who comes to our organization to Live In Aloha. The challenge to live in aloha is unique and personal for each person as is its meaning and incorporation into daily life.
Aloha Means in our culture that we must live a lifestyle in honor of ke Akua (the Creator) who demonstrated the first act of Aloha through the creation of man as understood in the story of Kumuhonua. The epitome of living in Aloha can be seen in the legacy of Hawaiʻi’s Mōʻī (Monarchs).
In a recorded interview, Lydia Aholo, the adopted daughter of Queen Liliʻuokalani, recounted the moment when a crowd greeted the Queen. “She was met at the wharf by haole, hapa-haole, and Hawaiians with “Alo-o-oha!” (much like many commercial lūʻau-feasts of today). Liliʻuokalani stopped, shocked, still. She stood unmoving until the cry melted away as if in chagrin. She looked down upon the crowd and spoke…
I greet you with aloha. Aloha—that is the Hawaiian greeting... Never, never say alo-o-oha. It is a haole word. Aloha is ours, as is its meaning.”
-HM Queen Liliʻuokalani, Spring 1910, according to Lydia Aholo.
Journey with us to perpetuate and preserve Aloha in the world.
All youth of every identity, race, and creed are welcome to belong here. You do not need to be Native Hawaiian to join. You only need to be committed to Live In Aloha!
- Mr. Paulo Faleafine Jr., Founder of the Royal Hawaiian Guard & Nā Mea ʻIke ʻIa
We are Nā Mea ʻIke ʻIa (NMII - The things experienced and revealed) a 501(c)(3) youth development Native Hawaiian serving charity incorporated in Hawaiʻi on February 24, 2017.
FEIN 82-0746141. Hawaii GE-051-395-5840-01
upcoming EVENTS
Jun 10: Kamehameha Day Morning Protocols
Jun 11, Sun: Kamaʻāina Sundays ʻIolani Palace
Jun 15-18, Wed-Sun: 20th Annual Muckleshoot Tribe Powwow at WA State.
June 16, Support the Royal Hawaiian Guard by ordering Panda Express with Online orders only using code: 915130
Jul 09, Sun: Kamaʻāina Sundays ʻIolani Palace
Jul 30, Sun: Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea