ʻō.lelo ʻē. n. Foreign language, incomprehensible lingo; mention of a matter other than the subject under discussion.
When you hear or see “ʻōlelo ʻē,” chances are the meanings above from the Pukui and Elbert dictionary are what comes to mind. But could one of the meanings have been more specific?
Levi Lemuel Joseph
Levi Lemuela Joseph was born on this day 153 years ago in Kīpahulu on Maui.
Lei Day at Honolulu Hale, 1931
Before the lei contests were held at Kapiʻolani Park, Honolulu Hale is where the action took place!
Hula Kuʻi and Another Kind of Kuʻi
After an exciting week of hula, the following is an article from the early 1900s speaking of the hula kuʻi.
A Large Lake Atop Diamond Head.
In 1907, a lake had formed on top Diamond Head due to heavy rain.
Shoes!
This week’s blog once again features shoes.
A Precious Memorial
The Hawaiian Historical Society receives David Malo’s map of the world.
Women’s History Month—Part 2
To conclude Women’s History Month, we share a short story translated by Mary Kawena Pukui regarding the origins of Hawaiian deity, Hauwahine.
Female Suffrage in 19th-Century Hawaiʻi—Part 1
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we share some material suggesting that, by some measures, the Hawaiian Kingdom was the first country in the world to permit women’s right to vote in the legislature.
Rosalie Blaisdell
While this post focuses on a Rosalie Blaisdell announcement prohibiting her Waiehu fishing grounds on Maui, searching through the newspapers revealed all sorts of information about her life.
