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State of Aloha

State of Aloha

By Andrea Olalia

State of Aloha takes an in-depth look into Hawai’i beyond beautiful beaches and tourism, diving into its rich culture and history through the voices of its people. Each episode will focus on a specific piece of Hawaiian history, life, and values. Join me on this adventure of discovering the true state of aloha.
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O Wai Kou Inoa: Hawaiian Names with Paddy Pilialoha Kakihara

State of AlohaJun 01, 2021

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O Wai Kou Inoa: Hawaiian Names with Paddy Pilialoha Kakihara

O Wai Kou Inoa: Hawaiian Names with Paddy Pilialoha Kakihara

In the this episode, I spoke with Paddy Kakihara, my grandmother about Hawaiian names in our ohana - naming her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids! A very personal episode that gives a a peek into my personal moʻolelo or story.
Jun 01, 202140:15
Hula: A Way of Life with Pōmaikaʻi Gaui

Hula: A Way of Life with Pōmaikaʻi Gaui

Kumu hula Pōmaikaʻi Gaui and I talk about his journey to becoming a kumu hula (hula teacher), the importance of Ōlelo Hawaiʻi in hula, incorporating your local flora in hula adornments, and how to live hula everyday.
May 22, 202146:44
Keeping the Hawaiian Language Alive with Kekoa Harman

Keeping the Hawaiian Language Alive with Kekoa Harman

In this episode, Kekoa Harman, an Associate Professor at the University of Hawai’i, Hilo and I discuss the evolution and re-claiming of the Hawaiian language, common mistakes when speaking Hawaiian and at the end of the episode he performs a portion of a chant.
May 12, 202146:51
Wayfinding & Sustainability with Catherine Fuller

Wayfinding & Sustainability with Catherine Fuller

In this episode, Catherine Fuller, a member of the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) and a history teacher at ‘Iolani Schools, and I talk about the Polynesian Migration, sustainability, her experiences sailing aboard Hōkūleʻa and Wayfinding.
May 03, 202154:41
State of Aloha - Trailer

State of Aloha - Trailer

State of Aloha takes an in-depth look into Hawai’i beyond beautiful beaches and tourism, diving into its rich culture and history through the voices of its people. Each episode will focus on a specific piece of Hawaiian history, life, and values. Join me on this adventure of discovering the true state of aloha. Launching in May!
Apr 18, 202101:30