Post #220301 by lanikai on Sun, Mar 12, 2006 7:45 AM

On 2006-03-12 06:16, bungy wrote:
You are absolutely right! It is the Hoku lea (spelling??) I can't believe that it ahs been that long that they have been doing this!

yes, Hokule'a... (no space), glottal stop before the last letter, making the pronunciation; hokuleh ah.
Your interest in the Hokule'a is gratifying to see. It's very satisfying to see the story reach around the world as it has...
Hokule'a means "star of gladness" in Hawaiian. It refers to the star Arcturus, a guiding zenith star for Hawaiian navigators.
It falls directly overhead at Hawai'i's latitude.

I see the magnificent Hokule'a a few times a week. It is well respected as a symbol of the resurgence in interest and pride in the Hawaiian culture here among kama'aina.

Another replica on the North Shore was being built a couple years ago, and I met the chief carver and we talked story for quite some time while we were on and in... the outrigger. It was awe inspiring. incredible craftsmanship. Beautiful work and the backstory on it as well as the kane's history in carving was amazing. I felt very priviledged. Never will forget it.

[ Edited by: lanikai 2006-03-12 07:47 ]

[ Edited by: lanikai 2006-03-12 07:48 ]