I observe my grandson's work: his artwork, his inclusion of Hawaiian thought, his take of different issues, and I am grateful for the work done by others to revive the Hawaiian culture and pride. I love listening to the children at Punana Leo preschool chattering with each other in Hawaiian. When the core of Hawaiian revivalists started, things must have been very bleak and backbreaking. To have moved a generation of people toward this new perspective is nothing short of a miracle!!
I give thanks to all who labored in their various fields, to all the parents and grandparents who shared stories and skills; to the teachers who took on apprentices, recorded their knowledge, and shared with others; and to the leaders who kept their eyes on the positive forward movement of our people. It begins with small things and encompasses the globe. What a marvelous undertaking!
Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo. The work is still not done. We can all help in our little ways to support this movement. It begins with one household at a time. Ho'omau, ho'omau, ho'omau me ka ikaika.
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