With over 71 countries represented here at BYUH, it's only fitting that our school's mission is to establish "harmony amidst diversity." Needless to say, our Hawaiian Workshops represent our school's mission well. With a worldwide Hawaiian Club membership spanning from Japan, China, Mongolia, Russia, Canada, Egypt (yes, Egypt!), Tahiti, Hawai`i, throughout various states of the Mainland ranging from Wisconsin to Kentucky to Missouri to California (just to name a few), as well as from the Philippines, New Zealand, Sāmoa, Tonga, and other areas, "harmony amidst diversity" is a very real thing for our 'ohana.
For those who couldn't join us Tuesday night, what can I say? You missed out on some good times! In our Hawaiian Language
Workshop we learned 4 new sentence patterns: generic verb-tense, past-tense, positive descriptive, and negative descriptive sentences. And, in our ever-growing Hula Workshop now reaching over 30 people, we learned 2 verses of Noho Paipai which is a kolohe (rascal) hula that the kāne (men) and wāhine (women) enjoy dancing together. We were even treated to the vocal stylings of our Hawaiian Club Musicians (pictured at right)--Mark Serrao, Kulani Watson, Josh Makaiwi, and Randell Kim. Yep, all in one night. It had to have been one of the best nights our 'Ohana has had yet!
Just yesterday, as I was getting a quick bite to eat at the Seasider, I was again reminded of the power of aloha. Sitting next to me was one of our 'ohana members from the Hawaiian Club. As we ate our lunch together, she turned to me and said, "You know, I've tried to participate in the Hawaiian Club before, but I never felt welcomed. Now, I really feel comfortable and love coming to the Workshops and meeting so many nice people and new friends."We just want you to know that we love, respect, and admire each one of you and are so glad you feel at home with our Hawaiian Club family. Just last night, three more people signed up to be a part of our 'Ohana, all because of the aloha they felt from each of you at the Workshops. Let's continue to live aloha and love our members. Have an aloha-ful day, and we'll see you this Thursday at 9 in McKay 175!
3 comments:
I enjoy the activities in this club... keep up the good work...
you guys look like ur having choke fun! I wish I had more time to spend with all the activities! I haven't danced hula since my brother's wedding! lol!
hi kale!! i just wanted to say i think that maybe a dark blue or dark green would look really nice for our shirts. i now we had black last year so maybe lean more towards a dark green that isnt too dark. i dont know just thought it would look nice! tuesday night was great. i enjoyed singing "he hawai'i au" and watching everyone else have a great time.
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