September Is Hawaiian History Month

Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition is proud to present the first ever Hawaiian History Month! In celebration of Queen Liliuʻokalani's 182nd birthday, HPC will be holding their 14th annual Onipaʻa Celebration VIRTUALLY! Whereas this is usually a one day event, they are now turning it into a month long celebration! Join them for a series of virtual events throughout the month of September with the following five themes for each week:

Week 1 - Hauʻoli Lā Hānau e Liliʻuokalani!

Week 2 - Haʻi Moʻolelo: From Page to Stage

Week 3 - Hoʻōla

Week 4 - Mele Lāhui

Week 5 - Aloha ʻĀina: From Voice to Action

For every Sunday in September, Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition will share a program of all the events happening that week! Follow Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition on Facebook or at www.hawaiiponoi.info. 

EHCC Ola (Well Being)

To support the ‘ike shared in the LĀHUI KĀNAKA series sponsored by OHA, E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center is humbled to answer the kāhea (call) and share various ways in which to care and strengthen pālama.  Each week from October thru December 2020, we will aspire to inspire by sharing the following examples of activities to uplift self, family, and community ola:

• ‘Ohana Habits: Healthy Morning, Noon, and Night Routines
• Makahiki Games
• Medicinal Plants and Use
• Indoor/Outdoor Gardening
• Exercise
• Lomilomi
• Meditation
• Lei Making
• Cooking Classes, etc.

If you are interested in sharing ways in which to care and strengthen self, family, and community, please let us know.  Now that Fall is upon us and Winter is near, it would be especially helpful to hear from folks on the east coast as it can be tough to keep spirits lifted during this time of the year.

From the Hale of Kumu Kaleo Trinidad

Aloha mai kākou, This month’s focus is Ola (Well-being).  If you missed the three-day virtual series entitled LĀHUI KĀNAKA (sponsored by OHA) from Friday, September 11 thru Sunday, September 13, 2020, please know that recordings will be made available for all to enjoy very soon: 

• Day #1: Kūkulu Pālama: Building Your Pālama – Establish a protected space to maintain wellbeing.
• Day #2: Mālama I Ka Pālama: Caring For Your Pālama - Being mindful and aware of social/emotional needs and reflect on ways to support one another to care for your pālama.
• Day #3: Ho’oikaika Kou Pālama – Strengthen your Pālama – Once your pālama is established, it is vital that your pālama remain strong.  With daily activity that will elevate your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. 

Set your intentions each day to care for yourself, your ‘ohana, and communities near and far.

Onolicious

Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe

If you've travelled in the South Pacific, you may have noted that there is an great affinity for salted, jerked, and tinned meats. South Pacific islanders were exposed to these foods by the early European explorers, missionaries, whalers, and by the armed forces during WWII. Did you know that Hawaii residents consume SPAM more than four times the national average! Who first brought salt salmon to Hawaii has been lost in time. More than likely, it was introduced in the mid-1800's by whalers. However, lomi lomi salmon became an integral part of Hawaiian food culture, that no lū`au would be truly Hawaiian without it.

Ingredients

• Salted Salmon (About 1 pound)
• 3-4 Ripe Tomatoes
• 1 Sweet Onion (Maui onion is our favorite)
• Green Onion
• Hawaiian Salt (Do not use table salt!) 

Preparation 

1. Buy a slab of salmon, rub Hawaiian salt all over it, Lomi (massage) that buggah and place it in a glass dish. Cover it with saran wrap and place it in your fridge to cure overnight. Using fresh salmon really makes a difference. The salted salmon you buy in the store is often way too salty. Fresh kine is da best.
2. On day 2, take out your salmon. Wash it, pat it dry, and then dice it. Also make sure to take out all the skin and bones!
3. Dice your tomatoes and sweet onion, and chop up a few stalks of green onion.
4. Throw everything in a large bowl and add Hawaiian salt to taste. Lomi or massage the ingredients with your fingers to combine. Let the mixture rest and soak up flavor for at least a few hours before your party starts.
5. About an hour before serving, add crushed or cubed ice. The melting ice will make the lomi salmon nice and juicy!!

Community Connections

Sept. 2-30 (Every Wed, Fri, & Sat): Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition is proud to present the first ever Hawaiian History Month! In celebration of Queen Liliʻuokalani's 182nd birthday, they are holding 5 (five) weeks of virtual events throughout the month of September. Join them every Wednesday at 9am (Thurs. 3AM EST), Friday at 6pm (Sat. 12AM EST), and Saturday at 4pm (10PM EST) on Facebook or watch previous episodes at www.hawaiiponoi.info.

Sept. 3-24 (Thursday's): The Hawai`i Channel presents, the Moonlight Mele Concert Series every Thursday at 3PM HST (9PM EST) on Facebook.  Catch this months incredible lineup of Hawai`i musicians including the Makaha Sons, Manoa DNA, Pomaika`i, Keawe and Ei Nei, and Kawika Kahiapo. 

Sept. 24 and 27 (Fri-Sun): Aloha Festivals: Nā Mele ‘Ukulele. The annual event seeks to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and the diversity of these islands through music, dance and the famed floral parade. Visit www.khon2.com and on KHON2’s YouTube channel. The special will be rebroadcast on Sunday, September 27 at 8:00 p.m. HST on KHII. For more information about Aloha Festivals, visit www.AlohaFestivals.com and follow them on social media: Facebook and Instagram.

Sept. 25-27 (Fri-Sun): The 20th Library of Congress National Book Festival will celebrate “American Ingenuity” in 2020, featuring the creativity and inspiration of some of the nation’s most gifted authors in a reimagined virtual festival. Visit the National Book Festival website.

TBA: The Prince Lot Hula Festival is about sharing hula with the community. It’s a non-competitive event that features halau throughout the islands. This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the event, which recognizes the man who ruled the islands as Kamehameha V. Because of COVID-19 concerns, this year’s festival is turning to an online format. Please check their Facebook page for updates on this year's festival.

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