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I ka holo kainapu a na lio Ka pipi`o i ke alo a`o Ka`ala Kauluwela i ke kula o Leilehua E pulelo ha`aheo i ka makani O ka hanu kehau o ke kaona `O Kalaniana`ole kou inoa |
To see the prancing horses That arches over the face of Ka`ala On the sunny plains of Leilehua Fluttering proudly in the breeze And the dew laden zephyrs of the town To your name song o Kalaniana`ole |
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Source: This chant is in honor of Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole (1871-1922), the son of High Chief David Kahalepouli Pi'ikoi and Princess Kino'iki Kekaulike. Affectionately called Prince Cupid, he was adopted with his two brothers, Prince Albert and Prince Edward by their aunt, Queen Kapi`olani and her husband, King Kalâkaua, when their parents died. The three brothers eventually dropped the Pi'ikoi name, using their middle names as their surnames. Prince Kuhio, a great athlete, excelled in all sports, especially loved the water, was an excellant horseman and skilled in Lua, the ancient Hawaiian art of self defense. He was called Ke Ali'i Maka'ainana (the prince of the people) and devoted his life to protecting the interests and welfare of his people. Ka'ala is the highest peak on Oahu in the Wai'anae range.
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