Welina mai kakou! Welcome to all! Come experience the rich warmth of the Hawaiian language and the distinctive spirit of aloha! Learn about the history of the Polynesian languages and how Hawaiian language and culture evolved. Experience the beauty that comes phonetically from five vowels and eight consonants as found in all aspects of island nature from landscape to water, flowers, birds, fish, and more. Despite the limited number of native speakers of Hawaiian, the language remains in place names, street names, and other aspects of Hawaiian life. Discover the creative energy that makes the Hawaiian Islands famous through its profoundly positive attitude toward life in the spirit of aloha, literally, “gentle sharing.”
