2020 Kaulana Mahina (Hawaiian Lunar Calendar) Features the Literal Meaning of Kaulana Mahina Is Position of the Moon
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Kaulana2020 Mahina The Hale o Hina for wāhine (women) at the YWCA and Hale Mua for kāne (men) projects were developed from a legislative task force and use the ancient practice of the pu‘uhonua (sanctuary) to “ground” cultural concepts and values into former pa‘ahao (prisoners) of Native Hawaiian descent. With cultural values and beliefs “planted” as part of their self-identity, they are less likely to recidivate, reoffend and return to jail and would ho‘okanaka (become people of worth). These projects used the kaulana mahina (lunar calendar) as a key guide for program and curriculum development. Specific phases of the moon, as well as their cultural significance, are used to disseminate the lessons. The goal was to achieve a holistic balance and well-being of body, mind and spirit. Out of the works of the Hale o Hina, the women’s group at the YWCA had the opportunity to collaborate with the Council on the 2019 Kaulana Mahina (Hawaiian Lunar Calendar). The mo‘olelo (story) of the Hale o Hina as well as stories of Hina (a goddess) and Hawaiian value for each month were “birthed” out of the collaboration. The stories of Hina illustrate the ancient nurturing and strength, values and aloha of wāhine kanaka (Native Hawaiian women) and their roles in culture, ‘ohana (family) and ‘āina (land), which pa‘ahao wāhine (women prisoners) and all wāhine benefit from knowing and following. I have used the 2019 Kaulana Mahina for its mo‘olelo and cultural concepts to teach some of the groups I facilitate (parenting, conflict resolution, domestic violence) and have produced similar kinds of awakening and awareness. Even though the 2019 Kaulana Mahina is pau (finished), its content and information are timeless and I will be using it for a long time to come. I believe that this calendar was meant to be as “fruit” from the Hale o Hina and the women who committed to change by following the ancient practice of following Hina, the moon, the mahina. —Vernon Viernes Submitted by Vernon Viernes, Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust, www.onipaa.org Lili‘uokalani Trust is a private operating foundation founded in 1909, for the benefit of orphan and destitute children with preference given to Native Hawaiian children. The trust serves approximately 10,000 children annually through direct services and reaches thousands more through collaborations with community partners. The "He Mu Oia" chant is performed with hand motions that symbolize cleansing and preparing for the Makahiki opening ceremonies. This is done in front of the Makahiki Lele (Editor’s Note: The mo‘olelo and values for each month are available online as short videos: (altar) and the Akua Loa and Akua Poko banners. PHOTO: JOSIAH KEKOANUI PATTERSON www.wpcouncil.org/2019-hawaii-lunar-calendar) Ka¯elo ‘Ianuali 25–Pepeluali 23, 2020 Hilo ‘ Hoaka Kūkahi Kūlua Kūkolu Kūpau ‘Olekūkahi ‘Olekūlua ‘Olekūkolu ‘Olepau JANUARY FEBRUARY R 07:58 R 08:40 R 09:18 R 09:53 R 10:26 R 10:59 R 11:33 S 00:15 S 01:08 S 02:01 S 19:18 S 20:09 S 20:59 S 21:48 S 22:37 S 23:26 R 12:08 R 12:45 R 13:27 25SAT 26SUN 27MON 28TUE 29WED 30THU 31FRI 1SAT 2SUN 3MON 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 3 2 1 0 -1 Huna Mohalu Hua Akua Hoku Māhealani Kulu Lā‘aukūkahi Lā‘aukūlua Lā‘aupau S 02:57 S 03:55 S 04:54 S 05:52 S 06:47 S 07:39 S 08:27 S 09:12 S 09:55 S 10:37 R 14:14 R 15:06 R 16:05 R 17:07 R 18:13 R 19:19 R 20:23 R 21:26 R 22:28 R 23:29 4TUE 5WED 6THU 7FRI 8SAT 9SUN 10MON 11TUE 12WED 13THU 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 3 2 1 0 -1 ‘Olekūkahi ‘Olekūlua ‘Olepau Kāloakūkahi Kāloakūlua Kāloapau Kāne Lono Mauli Muku S 11:20 R 00:29 R 01:29 R 02:28 R 03:25 R 04:19 R 05:09 R 05:55 R 06:37 R 07:16 S 12:04 S 12:50 S 13:39 S 14:31 S 15:24 S 16:19 S 17:12 S 18:05 S 18:53 14FRI 15SAT 16SUN 17MON 18TUE 19WED 20THU 21FRI 22SAT 23SUN 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 3 2 1 0 -1 ho‘onui (waxing) poepoe (full moon) www.wpcouncil.org emi (waning) OBSERVATIONS Hawaiian Moon Phase Chant and Hand Game Kamali‘i ‘ike ‘ole i na helu pō Little children who do not know the moon phases Muku nei, Muku, ka malama Muku is here, Muku the dark moon Hilo nei, kau ka Hoaka Hilo is here, followed by Hoaka ‘Eha Ku, ‘Eha ‘Ole Four Ku, Four ‘Ole Huna, Mohalu, Hua, Akua Mele Helu Pō Huna, Mohala, Hua, Akua Hoku, Māhealani, Kulu Hoku, Māhealani, Kulu ‘Ekolu Lā‘au, ekolu ‘Ole, ‘ekolu Kāloa Three Lā‘au, three ‘Ole, three Kāloa Kāne, Lono, Mauli, Pau! Kāne, Lono, Mauli, Done! To learn the hand movements, search for Mele Helu Pō on YouTube. Students from Halau Ku Mana Charter School perform the Mele Helu Pō. Halau Ku Mana is located in Maunalaha valley of Makiki. The school seeks to instill Hawaiian values in their students with curricula that support Hawaiian ways of learning. Its vision is to facilitate individual and community healing and empowerment by fostering lifelong learners who think, feel and act in ways that are pono (righteous) and recognize strengths and address challenges as they seek positive, systemic change in their local, regional and global communities. Kaulua Pepeluali 24–Malaki 24, 2020 Hilo Hoaka Kūkahi Kūlua Kūkolu Kūpau ‘Olekūkahi ‘Olekūlua ‘Olekūkolu ‘Olepau FEBRUARY MARCH R 07:52 R 08:26 R 08:59 R 09:32 R 10:06 R 10:42 R 11:21 S 00:46 S 01:41 S 02:38 S 19:43 S 20:31 S 21:20 S 22:09 S 22:59 S 23:51 R 12:04 R 12:53 R 13:47 MON24 25TUE WED26 THU27 28FRI 29SAT SUN1 MON2 TUE3 WED4 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 3 2 1 0 -1 Huna Mohalu Hua Akua Hoku Māhealani Kulu Lā‘aukūkahi Lā‘aukūlua Lā‘aupau S 03:35 S 04:31 S 05:24 S 06:14 S 07:01 S 07:45 S 08:29 S 09:13 S 09:58 S 10:45 R 14:16 R 15:50 R 16:55 R 18:01 R 19:06 R 20:10 R 21:14 R 22:17 R 23:19 5THU 6FRI 7SAT 8SUN 9MON 10TUE 11WED 12THU 13FRI 14SAT 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 3 2 1 0 -1 ‘Olekūkahi ‘Olekūlua ‘Olepau Kāloakūkahi Kāloakūlua Kāloapau Kāne Lono Mauli Muku R 00:21 R 01:20 R 02:16 R 03:08 R 03:55 R 04:37 R 05:16 R 05:52 R 06:26 R 07:01 S 11:35 S 12:27 S 13:20 S 14:14 S 15:08 S 16:01 S 16:52 S 17:42 S 18:31 S 19:16 15SUN 16MON 17TUE 18WED 19THU 20FRI 21SAT 22SUN 23MON 24TUE 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 6N6 3 2 1 0 -1 ho‘onui (waxing) poepoe (full moon) www.wpcouncil.org emi (waning) OBSERVATIONS The Native Hawaiian Church uses the Hawaiian lunar calendar At the Waiawa Correctional Facility, on the high ridge of Waiawa in its Makahiki Season of Peace programs at the Halawa and overlooking Pu‘uloa, the moon rises are spectacular in the evening Waiawa Correctional Facilities on O‘ahu. The Church develops skies. The pa‘ahao make every effort to identify the names and to programs that emphasize Hawaiian history, language and culture associate a meaning or tradition related to fishing, planting, the and have positive rehabilitative and restorative attributes for the tides and the rhythms of life. The pa‘ahao also apply the traditional pa‘ahao (inmates) who will one day re-enter the community to meanings and management wisdoms of the lunar cycles to their embrace new life! own passing of time and to the daily process of restoration and End of Makahiki Season of Peace rehabilitation in the prisons. At the end of the Makahiki Season, the pa‘ahao reinterpret rituals and In the prison Makahiki programs, the pa‘ahao learn about the three chants that relate to Lono returning to Kahiki—the gardens and fishing anahulu (period of 10 days) of the Hawaiian lunar month and the grounds are restored and the kapu (ancient Hawaiian code of conduct) names of the 30 moon nights. The Hawaiian lunar calendar created and temples are reinstated. This is a time for them to consider their by the Council and the research and materials of the Polynesian kuleana (responsibility) of feeding themselves and their family and Voyaging Society are important resources. The pa‘ahao learn that providing for the journey of life and the voyage of discovery. each phase of the moon has special significance and meaning and helps the men to feel the connections and rhythms of life as in the days and nights of old. The carved figure of Lono of the Makahiki season (in photo) is removed from the top of the Akua Loa (banner) at the Waiawa Correctional Facility's Makahiki ceremony. The Akua Loa was carried in procession around the island in the days of old.