Hanohano Lāna'i - A Name Chant for Lāna'i (recording starts with i'iwi in background) from kau Watch Video
Preview(s): Play Video: (Note: The default playback of the video is HD VERSION. If your browser is buffering the video slowly, please play the REGULAR MP4 VERSION or Open The Video below for better experience. Thank you!)
Your browser does not support playing the video.Please download the video!
Description: Kaunaoa, The Lei of Lāna‘innKaunaoa Lein(Cuscuta sandwichiana)nnNoted as a lei for the people of the windward shores of Lanai; and commemorated in a mele inoa (name chant) for the chief Haalelea, once owner of the ahupua'a of Palawai. nnHanohano Lāna‘i i ke KaunaoannHanohano Lāna‘i i ke kaunaoa,nKohu kapa ahu'ula kau po'ohiwi,nE ola Lāna‘i ia Kaululaau.nHea aku makou, e o mai oe.nnLāna‘i s distinguished by the kaunaoa,nWhich is like a feather cloak set uponnits shoulders,nMay th