As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Moloka‘i Ka Hula Piko, let us acknowledge the wānana (prophesy) that has been passed down through the centuries, enlightening and preparing us for our time now. In pre-Western Hawaii, prophets were highly regarded, and their prophecies governed the lives of our ancestors. Let the mo‘olelo (history) and wānana of the heavenly prophet of Moloka‘i, Lanikaula, remind us to listen to the words of prophets.
The colors of this year’s design are those of the Kukui tree: gray is for wisdom and acknowledges the past; brown is for the ‘āina (land) and our time now in the present; and green is for the future and our posterity.
The squares laid side by side are markings that sacred prophets of ancient Moloka‘i wore on their right hand. It was a reminder of their kapu (sacredness) and kuleana (responsibility) to serve the people. The long lines on both sides of the squares represent the iwi or lineage of these sacred prophets.
The lauhala pattern and diamond represents the pilina (connection) between kāne, wahine and Akua. Revelation and prophecies were given to both kāne and wahine, and it was strictly understood that all things received came from one source, Akua.
May we continue to learn from the iwi lae o‘o and gain enlightened knowledge on our pathway to pono.
The colors of this year’s design are those of the Kukui tree: gray is for wisdom and acknowledges the past; brown is for the ‘āina (land) and our time now in the present; and green is for the future and our posterity.
The squares laid side by side are markings that sacred prophets of ancient Moloka‘i wore on their right hand. It was a reminder of their kapu (sacredness) and kuleana (responsibility) to serve the people. The long lines on both sides of the squares represent the iwi or lineage of these sacred prophets.
The lauhala pattern and diamond represents the pilina (connection) between kāne, wahine and Akua. Revelation and prophecies were given to both kāne and wahine, and it was strictly understood that all things received came from one source, Akua.
May we continue to learn from the iwi lae o‘o and gain enlightened knowledge on our pathway to pono.