Nani Kauaʻi - Traditional |
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A he nani Kauaʻi ʻeā |
Beautiful Kauaʻi |
| Source: "Na Mele O Hawaiʻi" by West Maui Hawaiian Civic Club - Verse 2, Sounding sands of Nohili is known today as Barking Sands.The dry weather causes a dull whoofing sound when one walks on the sand .Verse 3, the sparkling water, or the water that deceives, refers to the mirages often seen in this area. Mānā means arid which describes this region. Verse 4 refers to the ghost houses of Limaloa (long-arm) the god of mirages and tricks. A mirage of a village with a man walking about, can be see at a certain phase of the moon. Verse 5, Hāʻupu (fond recollections) is the hill that overlooks Nāwiliwili bay on one side and Kīpūkai on the other. There is said to be a likeness of Queen Victoria on the side facing Nāwiliwili. Verse 6, Paʻupili (touch than cramp) is the cold rain of Lihuʻe. When the skin is touched with this rain, one cramps with cold. Verse 7, Hanalei is famous for its taro patches fed by the waters of Nāmolokama, the name of the mountain and waterfall at the back of the valley. Verse 8, Haʻena (red hot) tells of a custom unique to Kauaʻi. When the wind is right, experts hurl firebrands from the cliffs at night. The brands are caught by an updraft of winds and float in the air. To catch a firebrand before it touches the ground, and to burn your arm with it, is proof of going to Kauaʻi and/or confessing your love for someone. Translation by Mary Pukui | |