Hālau Kala'akeakaukauikawekiu • Teacher Kenneth Dean Alohapumehanaokala Victor

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Hālau Kala'akeakaukauikawekiu
Teacher Kenneth Dean Dear Victor
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
"Royal Flower"

Lee Ann Ānuenue Pūnua composed this mele aloha for the resilient a'ali'i plant which is a metaphor for human strength amid wind, rain, and change. The proverb "I am a wind-resisting wall; no gust can push me over," celebrates perseverance in adversity. The humble and enduring a'ali'i symbolizes relationships rooted in loyalty and able to stand firm through life's challenges.