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The Aloha Spirit is such a part of the Hawaiian (and Polynesian) way of life that it is a law “on the books” in the State of Hawaii. The Hawai’i Revised Statutes, section 5-7.5 , proclaims that
‘Aloha’ is more than a word of greeting or farewell or a salutation. ‘Aloha’ means mutual regard and affection and extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return. ‘Aloha’ is the essence of relationships in which each person is important to every other person for collective existence.
A clear definition of “Aloha” is found in the Hawaiian language:
A - Akahai (ah kah hai’) - Lit., ‘careful offering’; meaning kindness to be expressed with tenderness
L - Lôôkahi (LOH’ kah hee) - Lit., ‘to obtain oneness’; meaning unity, to be expressed with harmony
O - ‘Olu’olu (oh’ loo oh’ loo) - Lit., ‘cool, refreshing’; meaning agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness
H - Ha’aha’a (hah’ ah hah’ ah) - Lit., ‘low’; meaning humility, to be expressed with modesty
A - Ahonui (ah hoh nui’) - Lit., ‘great breath’; meaning patience, to be expressed with perseverance
We strive to LIVE ALOHA and treat everyone like they would be treated in Hawaii.
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