Hawaii 78 Interpretation

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While sitting on the beach looking into the ocean, rubbing the sand and enjoying the beautiful weather at Cabana’s beach; in beautiful Hawaii on the west side of the island of Oahu is a blessing. Listening to “Hawaii 78” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole at midday at three-thirty pm sparks a sense of uneasiness to a Native Hawaiian, Who are my ancestors? Who is Israel Kamakawiwo’ole? What is the land used for? Has Hawaii really changed, what is the difference between today and one hundred years ago? The importance of the logo “Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono O Hawaii” http://www.netstate.com/states/mottoes/hi_motto.htm
Who are my ancestors? David Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani are our ancestors. In this music video the lyrics say “Just for a day …show more content…

Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono O Hawaii “ The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness” http://www.netstate.com/states/mottoes/hi_motto.htm for Hawaiians the life is in their land, the land gives them life by bringing food allowing them to be self-sustainable. Hawaiians can live off of the land like a mother takes care of a child, this is how the land takes care of the people. In return the people take care and cultivate the land. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono O Hawaii is known as the Hawaii state motto it has been the state motto for over 160 years http://www.netstate.com/states/mottoes/hi_motto.htm It came the motto when King Kamehameha said it on July 31, 1843. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono O Hawaii first appeared on the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Hawaii from (1810-1894) http://www.netstate.com/states/mottoes/hi_motto.htm it is also known as a statement used by Hawaiian Sovereignty activist. Israel sang this with his heart as he knew the importance of the Hawaiian culture. Israel lived and sand at a time when Hawaiian Activist were fighting for sovereignty. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono O Hawaii is known as a powerful statement for Hawaiians, these lyrics in a song has so much deeper meaning than just singing it. The lyrics of “Hawaii 78” is a statement of appeal for and to Hawaiians living today in modern Hawaii, will they as Hawaiians make a difference living the culture forever or will the culture

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