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"Mōhala i ka Wai ka Maka o ka Pua"

Unfolded by the water are the faces of the flowers

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"It conveys the idea that water is the essential catalyst for life and growth. Just as water nurtures and sustains the blossoming of flowers so, too, does it nurture and sustain our people. This wisdom resonates deeply, as our islands’ very existence depends on the abundance and purity of wai (fresh water)"

Source: https://kawaiola.news/columns/lamaku-hookipa/mohala-i-ka-wai-ka-maka-o-ka-pua-2/

"E hoʻi i ka wai, let us all call for the return of the wai, the water, the abundance, the blood of the ʻāina to all of our sacred places, including Lahaina (orthography and pronunciation vary) so that our Hawaiʻi thrives with us as it’s caretaker. E ola Hawaiʻi!"

"Water is an integral part of Hawaiian storytelling and mythology. Many legends and chants highlight the transformative power of water. Water is depicted as a life-giving force capable of shaping the landscape and the destiny of the islands. The Hawaiian islands’ names, themselves, often contain references to water"