Hawai‘i Aloha Listen to Hawai‘i Aloha (help· info), also called Ku‘u One Hanau, is a revered anthem of the native Hawaiian people and Hawai‘i residents alike. Written by Lorenzo Lyons, a Christian minister who died in 1886, Hawai‘i Aloha was considered by the Hawai‘i State Legislature in 1967 and by the Hawai‘i State Constitutional Convention in 1978 to become the official state song. Hawai‘i Pono‘ī, written by King David Kalākaua and composed by Royal Hawaiian Band Master Henri Berger, was chosen instead. Image File history File links Warning: This file may contain malicious code; by executing it, your system may be compromised. ... In April of 1990, Daniel K. Akaka became the first native Hawaiian and Chinese American to serve in the United States Congress as a Senator from the State of Hawaii. ... Official language(s) Hawaiian and English Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 43rd 28,337 km² n/a km 2,450 km 41. ... A Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. ... 1886 (MDCCCLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... Hawaii Governor Benjamin J. Cayetano speaks before a special session of the legislature on January 24, 2000. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... The 1978 Hawaii State Constitutional Convention launched the careers of over a dozen politicians who would become legends in modern Hawaiian history. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Hawai‘i pono‘ī is the state anthem of Hawai‘i. ... David Kalākaua was elected by the legislature to assume the throne of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i upon the death of William Charles Lunalilo. ... The Royal Hawaiian Band is the oldest and only full-time municipal band in the United States. ... Henri Berger, standing in front, is the Father of the Royal Hawaiian Band, the oldest municipal band in the United States. ...

Hawai‘i Aloha is typically sung in both small and large, formal and informal gatherings in Hawai‘i while standing in a circle with joined hands. It is considered a vital feature at the inauguration of the Governor of Hawai‘i, who is called Ke Kia‘aina, and the opening sessions of the Hawai‘i State House of Representatives and Hawai‘i State Senate. Traditionally, the last verse and chorus is sung with all hands raised above heads. The act of raising hands is most especially important to advocates of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement.

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E Hawai‘i e ku‘u one hānau e Ku‘u home kulaīwi nei ‘Oli nō au i nā pono lani ou E Hawai‘i, aloha ē	O Hawai‘i, O sands of my birth My native home I rejoice in the blessings of heaven O Hawai‘i, aloha.
Hui: E hau‘oli nā ‘ōpio o Hawai‘i nei ‘Oli ē! ‘Oli ē! Mai nā aheahe makani e pā mai nei Mau ke aloha, no Hawai‘i	Chorus: Happy youth of Hawai‘i Rejoice! Rejoice! Gentle breezes blow Love always for Hawai‘i.
E ha‘i mai kou mau kini lani e Kou mau kupa aloha, e Hawai‘i Nā mea ‘ōlino kamaha‘o no luna mai      E Hawai‘i aloha ē    (hui)	May your divine throngs speak Your loving people, O Hawai‘i The holy light from above O Hawai‘i, aloha.    (chorus)
Nā ke Akua e mālama mai iā ‘oe Kou mau kualona aloha nei Kou mau kahawai ‘ōlinolino mau Kou mau māla pua nani ē    (hui)	God protects you Your beloved ridges Your ever glistening streams Your beautiful flower gardens.    (chorus)