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  • “Makahiki lives through the efforts of such people as Paul “Hiapo” Hiapomalulani Elderts. His passion for honoring his Hawaiian culture drives him to participate in many of the ho’olaule’a throughout California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. He can typically be found teaching children and adults about the benefits of makahiki – from physical training, to education, and even pure enjoyment, proving its relevancy even in these modern times.”
  • What makes something sacred? • Is Mauna Kea sacred because she is the highest point in nā kai ‘ewalu and the broader pacific? • ‘Ae. • Is Mauna Kea sacred because of its connection to the genealogy of our people and our Akua Wākea? • ‘Ae. • Is Mauna Kea sacred because of our pilina to her. Because of the unmeasurable ways she has protected us, fed us, loved us? • ‘Ae. • Is Mauna Kea sacred because she represents our ea, our sovereignty, our right and ability to advocate for ourselves and our ‘āina? • ‘Ae. ‘Ae. ‘Ae. ‘Ae. • Mauna Kea is sacred for all of these reasons and more. But today, this week, this month, this year Mauna Kea is sacred because we gather to protect her. Because we consecrate her in our resistance to American force, occupation and colonialism. Mauna Kea is sacred because we show up. She is sacred because we band together as our kūpuna always have. Mauna Kea is sacred because my kūpuna stood with yours and today I stand with you. And because of the many ways we continue to stand, continue to Kupa’a I ke aloha ‘Āina... we make Mauna Kea sacred again and she us. • I am proud to stand against the thirty meter telescope because Manono stood against the fall of the ‘Aikapu, because Pi’ilani stood against the provisional government, because Daisy Keali’iai’awa’awa stood against the annexation, because aunty Loretta Ritte stood against the bombing of Kaho’olawe, because Haunani-Kay Trask stood and said, “we are not American”. • I stand because our children will live in this ‘āina, will be fed by this aina, will aloha this ‘āina and will stand, like we did. I stand because I am privileged enough to know that standing is what Hawaiians do. Standing is what Hawaiians do. Standing is what Hawaiians do. Until the very last aloha aina. • See you on the mauna. • #tmtshutdown #aoletmt #wearemaunakea #kukiaimauna REPOST @Jamaicaosorio
  • Gather with friends and family at this year’s Ho’olaule’a in Lawndale, the largest Hawaiian Festival in Southern California! 📍 Alondra Park ☀️ Saturday 7/20 & Sunday 7/21 🔍 heleloa.com/festivals
  • Fork and Salad sources many of their ingredients from local farmers, ranchers and fisherman. Founded in Maui, they opened their first mainland location in Old Towne Orange! 🥬 Photo: Beet & Goat Cheese Salad @forkandsaladoc 🍊 #oldtowneorange #ocliving #ocdining #ocblogger #hawaiitocali
  • Summer is the season for Pacific Islander festivals in 📍Los Angeles, 📍Orange County and 📍San Diego! ☀️ Events include #hoolaulea at #alondrapark, #heivasandiego, #ehulamau and more! 🍃 Click link in bio to view full list! #pacificislanderfestival #kanakamaoli #heleloa
  • Tomorrow Sunday 5/05 is the last day of the #PacificIslanderFestival at the Aquarium of the Pacific in #LongBeachCA. Copy and visit this link for a coupon for $10 off adult admission: aquariumofpacific.org/offer/fest10 PC: @aquariumpacific
  • I was honored to participate as a plenary panel speaker for the Youth Studies in Oceania conference at UCLA. The conference explored the rise of Pacific Islander youth cultures across Aotearoa, California, Guam, Hawai‘i, the Marshall Islands, Sāmoa, Tonga, Utah, and Vanuatu. Mahalo nui to Professor Keith Camacho for inviting me, Aunty Fran Lujan for recommending me, Aunty Kawaiopua Alo for moderating, Uncle Lono Kollars for your mentorship, and to all of the speakers and attendees for an amazing day - I walked away with a full heart having learned more about our community and the people that strive to perpetuate the beauty of our cultures. @ucla_pier @ucla_pisa @uscpisa #oceania #pacificislands #pacificislander #polynesian #melanesian #micronesian
  • @zippys today announced that it has completed the purchase of vacant land in southwest Las Vegas to build the first Zippy’s Restaurant outside of Hawaii. The site is located at the south east corner of Badura Avenue and Montessouri Street. The site is currently undeveloped and Zippy’s is expected to build a 7,000 square foot restaurant, take-out, and retail bakery, in addition to a 12,000 square foot central kitchen/bakery to support future growth in Las Vegas. The new location will require extensive site improvements and the construction of a central kitchen and bakery, which adds considerable complexity beyond a standard restaurant build. Therefore, the opening of Zippy’s Restaurants is expected in the later part of next year. Las Vegas fans of Zippys’ Hawaii-centric style of cooking will be able to satisfy their cravings sooner, when Zippy’s Restaurants plans to participate in the Pure Aloha Festival, a Hawaii-centric festival on Easter weekend in Las Vegas. #zippys #ninthisland #onokinegrindz #onlyinhawaii #madeinhawaii #hawaiiansinvegas