by DND | Aug 29, 2012 | ʻŌiwi TV
Kākau, or tattoo, is rooted in Polynesian tradition. Responsible for not only reviving practices; kākau has contributed to increased cultural identity and pride. Acknowledged tattooists share the art of tattoo, beliefs, andprocess of attaining a kākau. presenters:...
by DND | Aug 28, 2012 | ʻŌiwi TV
‘A‘ohe inoa komo ‘ole o ka ‘ai. No name prevents food from entering the mouth (Similar to the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me). This PowerPoint presentation explores an often over-looked genre of Hawaiian poetry and slang...
by DND | Jul 6, 2012 | ʻŌiwi TV
The mana of Hawaiian herbal healing continues to save lives and trip out modern doctors. Come and learn basic philosophy and traditions of Lä‘au Lapa‘au. Topics to be covered include how to identify, grow, harvest, prepare, store and use various herbs that maintain...
by DND | Jul 4, 2012 | ʻŌiwi TV
Hawaiians believe in a life forces that existed in all forms of life. This life form is called Mana, it is acquired from out ancestors and gained through out ones life. Kekuewa Kikiloi presents on Mana in Hawaiʻi. Kekuewa Kikiloi is from He‘eia, Oahu. He is a...
by DND | Jul 3, 2012 | ʻŌiwi TV
Mana is both an abstract and concrete force that has direct and indirect influences. Inherited mana is transferred from the gods to mankind in continual processes that began at birth, ended with death and was also informed by the ancestral pedigree. Acquired mana was...
