On Friday, May 22nd we celebrated Pa'ia School's La 'Ohana (Family Day). This is their annual May Day Celebration. The Kawa'a and Hosino children participated in the day's events. Na Lahui Maoli O Ka Honua, Indigenous People of the World was their theme.
Kamaehu Kamauliola Halaulani Kamalie Kawa'a was selected to be this year's Kahili bearer, a symbol of the presence of the ali'i and source of protection.
Kamaehu holds the emblems of the ali'i.
Lamakuokana'auao Kauikawekiu Hosino was selected as the court chanter. He chanted "Kumulipo" as the court processed.
Pi'ikea Ka'ano'i Ka'ie'ie Hosino (7) and Keaolani Hokule'aokeaouli Hosino (5) prepare for their presentations.
Kamahiwa Kaleiwehionalanikuikala'iakeaokahalawai Kawa'a (8) prepares to dance his hula kala'au for Nahi'ena'ena.
Keaolani Hokule'aokeaouli "Le'a" Hosino dances "Sassy" with her Papa Malaa'o (Kindergarten) hoa papa (classmates). Huta, ua sassy ho'i kau 'o ia.
Pi'ikea chants for her Papa 'Ekolu (third grade class) as they present a traditional mo'olelo (story) through hana keaka (acting).
Kamahiwa dances his mele hula kala'au (stick dance) for Princess and hig Chiefess, Nahi'ena'ena, the daughter of Kamehameha and his sacred wife, Keopulani.
Kamalei Kapualana Hanamaika'i Kawa'a poses with his former Kumu, Leina'ala. Look! He's taller than her now! Kamalei is almost 13 and entering the 8th grade at Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Kalama.
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