Kaulana Nâ Pua (Famous are the flowers):
Was a song written and composed by Ellen Keho`ohiwaokalani Wright Prendergast in 1893 following the illegal and violent overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani of the Kingdom of Hawai'i. This song reflected the feelings of the Hawaiian people as well as residents of Hawai'i's opposition to the annexation of Hawai`i to the United States. The political intensity in its lyrics and the sad history after this song was made still bring many Hawaiian’s to tears today. It is know as a Hawaiian patriotic song and is still famous to this day to sing.
English translation:
Famous are the children of Hawai`i
Ever loyal to the land
When the evil-hearted messenger comes
With his greedy document of extortionHawai`i, land of Keawe answers
Pi`ilani’s bays help
Mano’s Kaua`i lends support
We are all united at the sands of KakuhihewaNo one will fix a signature
To the paper of the enemy
With its sin of annexation
And sale of native civil rightsWe do not value
The government’s sums of money
We are satisfied with the stones
Astonishing food of the land
We support Lili`ulani (Lili'uokalani)
Who has won the rights of the land
She will be crowned again
Tell the story
Of the people who love their landWe, Hawaiians, will continue to sing this song to show support to our Queen and our proud nation that was taken from us.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
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