"Hawaiʻi ʻ78" | Song Across Hawaiʻi | Playing for Change Collaboration

[@IslGoddess]

So beautiful...I am Samoan...and that shouldn't matter. People of Polynesia are one. Samoa, Hawaii, Tonga, Maori, Tahiti, Raro...and our Melanesian and Micronesia cousins...Kanaka Maoli of the South Pacific. What hurts one, will hurt the rest...we must stand together to protect our people and culture. Praying always for our Islands...

[@feletipula_JCIL]

They worship their pagan god's let them suffer the consequences... Leviticus 18: 24-30 Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you: 25And the land is defiled: therefore I do visit the iniquity thereof upon it, and the land itself vomiteth out her inhabitants. 26Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you: 27(For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which were before you, and the land is defiled;) 28That the land spue not you out also, when ye defile it, as it spued out the nations that were before you. 29For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their people. 30Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the LORD your God. Proverbs 26:2-3 Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. 3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!… All Glory To God, Creator Of The Living, The Creator Of Heaven and Earth and man, Heavenly Father of Israel and His Son Yeshua Christ of Nazareth and Holy Spirit Forever and Ever. Merciful, Loving and All Powerful , All Hail The Lord Thy God. Samoa E Muamua Le Atua.

[@woohooo7634]

@@feletipula_JCIL ?

[@johnysione5454]

'io Hawai'i vale!!!

[@joeyfromcali]

@@feletipula_JCIL brah im an Indigenous aka Native American. It is not even Christ like to conquer or induce genocide. To proclaim Christian beliefs. Thats just sick ass hell to think. A religion has the power to wipe out a people. For colonialism. If thats your god. Ill be a pagan all day. And stand beside my Polynesian family. Protect the. Kanaka and the Aina

[@joeyfromcali]

@@feletipula_JCIL oh and being the person you are. You do realize. That the book your basing your beliefs on. Was transcribed. And edited by a loony named King James. Ever wonder why the bible you follow towards your hatred. Was rewritten by a King? He was not for the people like the Jesus you seek.He was a hypocrite. Who raped little girls. All in the name of christ. He luanched campaigns to wipe out any who opposed him. Guess wjy he died?

[@hectorrivasjr1123]

I am Native American Indian Lakota Siuox /Apache im Proud of what I am and in my Culture i just want say to the Polynesians, Hawaiians & Native Americans Tribes we both stand Strong . We are in this Together as One

[@lyubit9841]

Samuel Mānaiakalani Kamakau (S.M. Kamakau usually) made a profound statement: He and the Hawaiian Historical Society (which included King Kamehameha III) saw what the US government had done to other true natives of the lands where colonialists plundered. They resolved to record the all of the history of Hawai'i, lest it becomes forgotten, lest they become a people without a history like too many Native North American nations and peoples. He is a champion of scholarship, a champion of all peoples whose past has been stolen from their memories. Never regret this pride, always see this connection. E man, my Armenian ancestors destroyed their own history in the Bible, then later stolen by the Turkish People. It's a scary thing to not know how far your people have come, where they have come from, the importance of their natural landmarks, and of course to feel the pressure of culture thieves on your people's own past.

[@JamesFox1]

@@lyubit9841 to other true natives of the lands where colonialists plundered. = Britain and the British Flag is not a native story to tell but one of Slaughter

[@leialohamiles-m1q]

❤mahalo 3 yes late but mahalo

[@vickiwoods57]

Native American Lakota woman raised by Samoan family... this video so moving and heart wrenching. I am moved to tears.

[@berndf7437]

Pilamaya From germany

[@MTA3]

As a Mexican-American from indigenous ancestors, all I can say is that I stand with you. The Spanish arrived in my mom’s town so long ago and with such force that the only thing left of the native tongue is the name of the town. I hope y’all are able to keep y’all’s land, culture, and people strong.

[@leialohamiles-m1q]

Aloha my name is Shayna Lei ty my granddaughter is Hawaiian Mexican so here's a song for you to pull up and listen to she's 11yrs old nd her tutu nui my mother dedicated this song to her it's called. Na Vaqueros by KUANA TORRES HAHELE HES ALSO HAWAIIAN MEXICAN I really hope u enjoy this song again ty and sorry

[@alicecerocke7130]

As a haole I was given the honor of becoming Godmother to 2 Hawaiian children. Chicago is my home but Hawaii is my heart. I feel the depth of sadness that has come with statehood . My heart is heavy for the Hawaiian people. I support whatever has to happen to give the land rights back to them.

[@Really658]

the US activity on Hawaii is atrocious.

[@alicecerocke7130]

This has been going on for too long. The Hawaiian people have got to find a stronger voice and a stronger support group. Possibly who they can put in office.

[@Really658]

Let's get the land back, become independent, and have a moratorium on building and citizenship. I remember when Maui was pristine.💡

[@cleval]

Mahalo nui, Alice

[@cuthbertallgood2202]

This haole prefers being ohana. mahalo.

[@frenchkey7797]

Polynesians Stand with our Hawaiian Brothers and sisters. ❤️

[@Darius_420.9]

Francesca Key 🤙🏽🔥💯💞

[@kavikanaveli8348]

Mahalo nui loa

[@kainoakaheaku-enhada9684]

🤙🏾

[@tymiller5357]

Aren't Hawaiians considered Polynesian?

[@frenchkey7797]

Ty Miller They are Polynesian, but not all Polynesians are Hawaiians. There’s Samoans, Tongans, Fijians, Tahitians and etc.

[@bkahaloa]

On April 24, 2019 I was driving past the palace and this song came on. I stopped near the Kamehameha statue, I looked towards the room Queen Liliuokalani was imprisoned in then looked around and began crying to see what has become of our Hawaii nei. Seeing this video brought me back to that moment. That moment when I felt as if our Ali’i was crying for what has happened to their people. To see such passion and mana in this video left me speechless.

[@feletipula_JCIL]

get the same feeling too, when I go pee... feels kind a good and maybe sad...LOL...

[@SovereignHawaii]

@@feletipula_JCIL you are the worst commentator in the comments. You talk a lot of shit for someone hiding behind a screen tho but everyone like you thinks they're tough till it comes crunch time and then they fold up like a beach chair

[@steveboy7302]

@@feletipula_JCIL a white man pretending to be an islander

[@erickamekonapeper4007]

Be strong Sister KameKona feels it too 💔🐺

[@dalastkanakamaoli9058]

@@feletipula_JCIL your a demon straight from hell go away in jesus name

[@CoconutxKimchi]

Though I am Micronesian, I felt this song/video deep within my soul. Komol tata for this. Much love from the 692 🇲🇭 “Jouj im drebiji wot manit eo im jab meloklok i” “Stay true to your roots and never forget who you are” 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@radthom]

yokwe

[@kale6637]

lol same i’m kosrean marshallese im hawaiian lol 😂

[@lokahi27]

We are all one in the Polynesias!

[@williamhunt2819]

Nesian power always we must always stay united.

[@feletipula_JCIL]

I feel the same way when I go pee, brah...

[@hili_nai3870]

All Polynesians are standing up for our culture and it’s so beautiful. This song is truly beautiful and amazing. Kū kiaʻi Mauna!!!🤙🏾

[@brandonlewis5135]

Yes but not really. Saying ppl took your land is nonsense it's not your land. America has helped prosper the Hawaiian culture. If it werent for America hawaii could be in a chinese Taipei situation.

[@MrKoga-ee1lv]

I am 4th generation born and raised in Hawaii. Above all else, Hawaii is my heart and soul. I will forever be deeply in love with my Hawaii nei and I thank all of my brothers, sisters, aunties, uncles, kumu, etc - Hawaii is so misunderstood and we were tricked by the mainland. We were never "10 years behind the mainland" - I live in California now and I finally understand that in Hawaii, we are DECADES AHEAD of the entire world in terms of community, connection to nature, pride in culture, and knowing who we are. To all my Hawaii people - STAND UP, we are leaders on this earth and especailly in these crazy times. Our childhoods, the hanabadda days, was our gift from ke akua. We were blessed to have grown up in the islands and I spread aloha everyday as much as I can. Its scary living out here in babylon surrounded by pilau people, but my Hawaii gives me the strength to REMEMBER what I was taught and to keep one foot in the sand. I am tearing as I read this because I know the Hawaii I grew up in is no longer there... Its only a memory now - but US, the people of Hawaii from the 80s-early 2000s, we need to keep our local culture going. The culture created by our elders is precious and unique. Never forget where you came from and for real appreciate how we were raised. We are experts in community, love, and togetherness - took me nearly 30 years to internalize that FACT. Aloha and one love.

[@Rulfan83]

I'm swiss. In november 18 we visited the islands of oahu, hawai'i and maui. Before we went there, I planned our visit and discovered the culture of hawai'i. It's not only hollywood,surf and sunshine. No, there is so much more! I fell in love with the aina and as we flight back to switzerland, i almost cryed. Met so much gentle people, and I know, I live in switzerland. But I know, I'm hawaiian by the heart.... I know, I was only a guest for 3 weeks, and I hope, that the native aren't in anger with my words.

[@kainoakanoe]

No anger here bro for no disrespect was said. You aint gotta be born & raised here. I quote Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, one of our greatest music artist "there's only one race & that's the human race"

[@spydeephoenix2775]

I'm born & raised on The Big Island of Hawai'i. Every May Day this was played & we danced hula. I can't imagine my life with out it. This is our mana, our uhane, its who we are. Mahalo nui loa & a hui hou!

[@TM-lx6fu]

This song always makes me cry so hard, I love Hawaii with all my heart and the injustice that is happening at Mauna Kea is the reason why we must #riseup together as one ❤

[@dcaotearoa]

we feel your pain and loss here in Aotearoa but we are still here and our culture is stronger than ever!! E TU TANGATA MOANA!! #MANAMAOLI #MANAMAORI #MANAMAOHI

[@melanim9943]

This brought me to TEARS. I'm not even from Hawaii. I was born and raised in the Philippines but I could feel the pain, struggle, resilience in this beautiful video. It is painful (and for me, unfortunately.. very relatable) to know your ancestors' land was seized before their very eyes. I have much respect for those from Hawaii who honor their history. Thank you for making this

[@rosisunny9302]

Anna M What is left now?To put your Hate to the one ho took over??Its Sharing Hate,the world don’t need this!Transformation is nesesery!Not hading Americans!

[@LaXihuatl]

As a Chicana of Native Indigenous (Mexican) background, raised in Tutuila (American Samoa) this song always makes my heart swell, as well as tears swelling in my eyes. 💖

[@withanianight8121]

Hawaii deserves positivity and support! Spread love and honor our ancestors, malama i ka 'aina. TAKE ACTION and do your research to care and protect the 'aina and keep Hawaiian culture alive. Some may hold a grudge and bitterness against "foreigners" but that's not going to change the past or what shit is going on now. I'v met a lot of non-Hawaiians born in Hawaii and people from the mainland who immerse themselves in the culture and work at cultural sites to keep the stories and culture alive. There's parks, arboretums, botanical gardens, fishponds, forest where conservationist and volunteers from the community that are doing their best to protect sacred sites and bring native plants back to restore the real Hawaii and share the culture with others. Yea, it could be better but at least there's people out there trying and there needs to be more people like that.

[@SurferGirl3651]

Our Queen's motto was “E 'Onipa'a i ka 'imi na'auao”- Be steadfast in the seeking of knowledge. And the people are taking action regarding the Hawaiian Homestead Act and the poisonous water pollution the military bases and weapons have given back to the people. Shameful! My sister is bitter because they keep changing the blood percentage needed to be declared half Hawaiian. The list grows longer. But she is slowly becoming more aware that she can do things differently rather than doing things the same. Aloha & Mahalo

[@Sintichaje]

I am an italian/german/sinti girl that has never been to Hawaii....... Unfortunately....... But if I hear this song.. I feel "hawaiian". My passion and fantasie takes me right there and I feel what YOU feel or felt. I feel proud, I feel hurt, I feel helpless, I feel strong, weak and hopeful at the same time. I feel magic, power and loss.. and I feel spirit.. A hudge spirit.. All in this song. For me - one of the biggest works of art of all time💗 Mahalo for this creation🌸

[@madeinhawaii8085]

Mannnn. . .you can feel the mana! Chicken skin cause its so touching!🤙

[@B1GJOHNSTUD]

rajah dat!!

[@joseluisolivasanchez4004]

that chicken skin is PURE LOVE

[@mariamiranda5343]

I’m Latina American and I even felt the message of the song! Hopefully the state of Hawaii will make laws to strongly preserve Hawaiian culture! Much love from California!

[@keanul]

“How would our past Aliʻi feel if they saw Hawai’i now?” That is a deep question

[@feletipula_JCIL]

LOL... They would be ashamed of what they did... LOL... worshiping pagan god;'s out of the woodwork. They have more deities than they have natives...LOL... They too should be ashamed of their stupid culture and beliefs....

[@dearadrianaadams6214]

Feleti Pula SHEEP

[@unkookole]

I think they would be ashamed of letting a nation that they called friends take over

[@Thu_Gringatoriana_593_Xsiempre]

The same way my Cherokee ancestors I know feel about what the white man has done to us I know the ancestors would be ashamed of letting people they called friends take over

[@moony0205]

@@Thu_Gringatoriana_593_Xsiempre I can only imagine how you feel, as I am from a country, similar like yours, that you have to say it is your country! I know how that feels like not to be in the right place, Hawaiians and even a bit more the native Americans on that continent! I know history very well, and even in school, yes, I went to school in Europe, I never understood why such great and intelligent people couldn't keep up with those influencers... America would be more human than ever! And not have a dumb person in charge, or the trumpest ever as nowadays. I could cry all day, and I only know that country for 30 years so.

[@flwrei]

This mele is so powerful. Full of mana. As a part Hawaiian and born and raised on the islands, it’s horrible to see that our mauna and land is being taken from us. How would the Alii feel if they seen us now? Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono!

[@richardgrace7377]

I'm just one Irishman who would definitely stand with you.

[@721Irish]

And I too stand with you. I was taught and I will never sing this song in public as I’m a Haole. I stand in solidarity with you and when IZ sang this I wept. Long live a free Hawaii.

[@sarahkauhi5785]

Didn't think I'd cry, the time is now Hawai'I! Stand up!

[@timothytauanuu7789]

Thank you for this! I hope us polynesians are able to take our lands back from these trespassers and colonizers one day as a collective

[@225MoonRed]

I hope so too. On my trip in the Big Island I got to see the protest in Muana Kea. Locals are fighting to protect the sacred burial grounds but America wants to build another observatory there for University of California and Cal Tech research... As a UC alumni, I am sad to see me school supports something like this. I think if this situation spreads more awareness online, a lot of students in California will help protest against this too.

[@225MoonRed]

Mauna Kea*

[@matthewpeters2502]

Land may be lost but our spirit will never die

[@ninadorado7341]

Its sad that those who are the leaders are not protecting the heritage and culture of the Islands. Those of us who would like to visit someday don't want it to resemble any other place. I think every country should keep this in mind to value their uniqueness instead of trying to copy other places.

[@fonofinefeuiaki6041]

Born of Tongan blood I was raised to know my culture 🇹🇴, but Hawai’i is where I was born and raised Oahu is my home the pain hits the same way if I was born of Hawaiian blood because this is my home kū Kiai kahuku Kū kiai Waimanalo Kū kiai Mauna 🙏Untied we stand divided we fall Ofa lahi atu moe lotu💙

[@dalastkanakamaoli9058]

Ofa atu toko 🤙🏽

[@alowha22]

❣️We are Mauna Kea 🥺 Stay Strong💔

[@masfuentes8541]

God bless Hawaii and all of its bountiful land and population! Truly faithfully...Aloha is forever and ever,.

[@apu6216]

So good. Does anyone else feel like there is a great awakening, a movement, happening with indigenous peoples all over the world? Here in NZ, things are stirring. My generation and the younger generations of Maori are really starting to see and challenge and make noise about the injustices we see and feel towards our people, which are the effects of colonization

[@Matty80822]

the internet is powerful. this is one of the shocks it produces

[@lj0727]

Yes! It is happening here in Canada as well. The young generation of indigenous are completely aware and can see the pain & suffering that our elders have lived through... and are joining together. It’s happening more and more everyday and it’s a lovely thing to see.

[@teamthoth]

Indigenous people have never been more in danger than they are today. If you find ore of any kind on your island keep it to yourselves.

[@Helkewen]

I'm from the other side of the world and I'm in tears listening and watching this video, for so many reasons. I love Hawaiian culture, language, music, dance, myths ... Please, don't lose who you are, your roots, your lands, culture and voices, NEVER. Same for the rest of Polynesian, Melanesian and Micronesian people. And it should be the same for the rest of the world. We're a rich planet, we should take care of it, of our house and our many many cultures.

[@Kalypso_gu]

Amazing!! Hafa Adai from Guahan to all of Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia And all of my pacific islanders worldwide. Keep fighting for ur indigenous rights and the protection of sacred land.

[@kehauscottage]

He Hawaii au. I am Native Hawaiian. This version of Hawaii '78 makes me weep every. Single. time.

[@JennyNoPants]

I am Lahaina resident and I am mourning for my town and my people. I came here.

[@dseet3628]

Yes! Very deep in every sense Even though I was not born in Hawaii, having lived here for a better part of my life 39 years and counting I feel the pain the Hawaiians still going through after 120 years plus of neglect from the government entities involved Need new n fresh blood of leaders to do the right thing before it is too late!! Auwe !!!

[@671guamnevermindroad9]

Powerful song it shows the people of Hawaii stand strong with music,culture,love for their island!

[@RBubbles202]

This is perhaps the most beautiful cover of this song I've ever seen and heard.

[@ArwedGroenLiveAloha]

Aloha 🌺 from northern Germany. This song - performed by hawaiian people - from children up to the old one - is so amazing🙏. Your land is taken away... and I believe there is a future, that you own your land again. In peace and love ❤. Hawaii is standing for so many nations around the world. Germany too. I believe in MAKIA - energie follows our attention. So let´s give attention to freedom and ALOHA 🙏🌺🌈😍

[@RobertSJHu]

Aloha everyone responsible for this video and Mana Maoli !!!!! Thanks for the beautiful "Hawaii '78." I was born and raised here in Hawaii of Chinese ancestry. I appreciate the love and kindness given to me by my native Hawaiians !!!!!!!!!! Keep true to your traditions and culture !!!! God bless you all !!!! Me ke aloha pumehana, Robert S.J. Hu October 5, 2020.

[@anitatunoa]

Im Samoan but I was born and raised in Hawaii all my life. I pray for Hawaii and our youth continuously ... So much respect for these people and their culture.

[@bulamoves2987]

These people are your people too. Poly is one race

[@jelliviloria6425]

I’m Filipino but born & raised in Maui. I love Hawaʻi, it’s people & it’s culture sooo much. This honestly made me cry 😭 I felt the hurt & the mana through their voices. More people need to see this.

[@dang.6992]

I was born in the Philippines and grew up in California but i have such a high sense of respect for Hawaii for its beautiful culture and people. I too someday would love to embrace that beauty.... Ive been flying to hawaii every three months and i feel a lot of peace and i feel a great connection with the island. Its that spiritual connection with nature and immediately i felt at home ...so everytime i go, i say im going to my second home. God bless Hawaii! Mahalo !

[@StrayKidsLover402]

Hawai’i we stand Proud Kanaka❤Us Polynesien,Hawaiian,and Samoan will stand for our islands❤🌺

[@StrayKidsLover402]

Hawaiian Pepole will never die!!Dont let those negative pepole think we will go anywhere!Hawaii is strong and will take whoever gets in their way!!Queen Liliuokalani and King Kalakau will be watching over the islands we own!!!!

[@Thee.Loreaux]

@@StrayKidsLover402mahalo. ❤❤❤

[@britneyforichon5807]

I am indigenous Amazonian (Saramacca) from Suriname, and I resonate so much with my Polynesian, Micronesian and Melanesian brothers and sisters; westernization and colonization have truly reeked havoc on our lands. It breaks my heart to see our forests and oceans dying 💔

[@awabridger694]

This is absolutely beautiful. Pulling on the heart strings. Much love and aroha from your Maori brothers and sisters here in Aotearoa, New Zealand

[@potatowhat8119]

I feel so much for this song. It made me realize that we are changing so much and I am so happy that we are making a stand. Our islands are changing so fast and much of the culture is disappearing. I praise this song as it reflects not only Hawai'i but the islands that we call home. I, from the Micronesian islands, praise everyone that is making a difference whether it be small or big because it all matters.

[@AnnTahitahi]

Loved listening to Israel singing this waiata

[@peterhauoli2368]

A'ohe mea e hemo 'aimeau'oe a me loa There is nothing to separate you from me forever. With that said Love our Aina and cherish our culture and all Kanaka maoli around you we our a dieing race but slowly we are rising again let's embrace each other in any way we can and help us all strive and keep our Aina and our culture ways of life alive and prospering for us now and many more generations to come

[@raquelk.2960]

My heart 😭 I can’t stop crying. So beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.

[@DELTA1978THETA]

Moving to Mau'i and Hawai'i from Chicago and assimilating myself into the Hawaiian culture was a huge eye opener! The Hawaiian people are so humble and was taken in by so many Hawaiian people. Learning from them was an awakening I never experienced in my life. This song brings so much pride to my heart! Being an honourary Hawaiian has been a blessing. I hope one day the land and control gets returned to the Hawaiian people. Imua Hawai'i!

[@travduro833]

Very Timely,,Uncle Moe Keale & Palani Vaughan made it very clear to me ,,,"ALOHA IS ",,,,& IT WILL WIN !

[@tammienuku2346]

Mu will rise again. Kiaora from Aotearoa. Aroha nui we are one Tangata Whenua🌈We Stand With You Our Hawaiin Brothers and Sisters. We are Watching and Praying to Nga Toi Ahurewa to our Great Ancestors. KUU KI'AI MAUNA

[@geoffmatero]

Beautiful. As a Ha’ole my heart breaks for the Hawaiian people. Praying your land is restored back to you.

[@JacksonBilkiss]

I am not native Hawaiian. But my dad was born and raised on Oahu so I love the culture and even can form some sentences in Hawaiian. I pray the Hawaiian culture never dies out. Aloha from Idaho!🤙🏻

[@nani-jc9vo]

As a micronesian/poly I really felt this message my grandmother is a native Hawaiian and I can't imagine what all other natives must feel to see their home being taken away right in front of them✊🏽✊🏽 💚💙

[@devince-johricio3987]

We need to stand as one no matter what island we are from in the pacific whether we are Polynesian, Micronesian, Melanesian. It doesn’t matter we need to save our home now. Generations come and generations go but if no generation stand as one its impossible.

[@briansannicolas392]

So so true! As islanders we need to protect what little we have.

[@devince-johricio3987]

Brian San nicolas chamorus and Hawaiians are in need of help as of right now and we need to stand by their sides

[@nmgunner]

I married into a ʻohana nani a me ka moʻomeheu. The land belongs to the people of Hawai’i and I can only pray one it is rightfully returned. Mahalo iā 'oe

[@gps5aw]

This song moves me to my core. I can't stop playing it. It's so powerful

[@pineapplebabiez5336]

This powerful song speaks of Truth happening right before our eyes today. All cultures need to fight for one another. All nationalities matters as created by our lord father God. May Jesus protect everyone. Mahalo Ke Akua🙏

[@jdouat7536]

Much Aloha to our Polynesian Ohana from a Samoan/Cook Islander.

[@islandersamurai1934]

I am Samoan too

[@keera.wayknit]

Growing up in hawaii and learning the history of Hawaii, this brought tears to my eyes.

[@peterhauoli2368]

Bra I can't stop watching this video it makes me so proud of our people as always but this video hits home in so many ways and just makes me cry in sad and good ways cause the connection of everyone in this video and them to us there people and our beautiful strive to safe what we have and bring our culture back and make our keiki stronger then ever I am blessed with 2 beautiful kids and my beautiful wife all Kanaka maoli heritage and mix but we strive everyday to cherish what we have and show our keiki there roots every and any way we can from gathering farming heritage and to just be proud and always stand for who we are and be smart about it no need 👊 words and teaching and correcting those who do not truly understand us as a Hawaiian people and who we really our

[@ghost84429]

About a minute into it I started crying. You can feel the pain and the power of the Hawaiian people in this song. If this song doesn't choke you up or bring you to tears, you have no heart.

[@ruffioakito5673]

Yah bro u like cry. No shame me too, proud to be Hawaiian

[@kristijones9777]

This song makes me so sad 😞 I pray Hawaii’s culture stays forever! I pray everyone’s culture remains the same and we all learn to be accepting of each other’s ways of life ❤️💯

[@Ardijah]

Love it! We all must reimagine. recreate and keep our various cultures both close to heart and elevated above as we follow the footsteps of our ancestors backwards into tomorrow. Great to see another group celebrating 40 years. It just so happens 2018/2019 also marks Ardijah the band's 40th. Aloha from Ardijah in Aotearoa.

[@225MoonRed]

I came across this song recently from my very first trip to The Big Island. And this songs reflects so much on what I see. There are so many Americans here trashing and disrespecting the Island. I can see why they made a song like this about foreigners changing the land. I see more Americans in the Big Island than Native Hawaiians.

[@donnettemartelle4172]

Beautiful. Being part Hawaiian, listening to this music makes me so grateful for this music. God bless you. 🤙🤙🤙❤❤❤

[@ninjaofslo]

Wow. I was born on Kauai. When I’m feeling homesick I search for this song. Braddah Iz’s version brings so much emotion to me. This version... is something else. Tears. Heartache. I just don’t know.

[@coolmackiss8171]

*Hearing the song brought tears to my eyes love the video,was so beautifully done great shots 😍😍😍🤙*

[@aldiron8587]

Tabea from Molo'uku. Keep fighting for your lands and freedoms. We'll stand with you guys. As an Alifuru, this story is really relate to our story too. Please don't stop. Your deeds illuminate the others to fight for their lands and traditions.

[@polynesianwahine]

So proud to be Kanka Maoli this song forever and always gives me chills ❤️💛💚🤍🌺😍

[@hollyhills3997]

My family was on the trail of tears there is a book written about my great aunt and his travels. This song always touches my heart first time I heard it was by IZ bless his soul. Hawaii Ne!

[@moanamoe5261]

Ohhh HAWAII 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@stacywoodson8299]

This is masterful beautiful work. Much love to all who contributed. It is not about being SAD for our people and culture though. Maybe at one time, we have cried for what we have lost, but if you look with open hearts, like the lyrics say "and in yet you'll find Hawaii". Be righteous. Be pono. Live with aloha and in that righteousness, the life of the land, our people, our culture is truly perpetuated. The visuals are stunning, the vocals and music go straight to the soul. Remember the greats who came before us and laid the foundation that allows us to be victorious in this modern Hawaii in carrying on our truest values. Those who shared the language, the stories, the hula, the mele, the knowledge of the land and sea - thank you. I am moved to do more in sharing these things with my own keiki. I hope the people of Hawaii are inspired to focus on lifting up, celebrating what we love, appreciating what we have, advocating for ourselves and each other in positive, meaningful ways. Do not feed into self-pity, anger, regret, or resentment. That is not the way of Hawaii. Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono.

[@house_greyjoy]

Native Hawaiians have every right to be angry, don't take that away from them. Don't make them feel like the guilty party if they harbor any resentments. Over 90% of the population of Hawaii are American nationals and illegal aliens. In any other country they would call this Genocide. The motto.... Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono...represents justice for the country and it's people. Give Hawaiians Justice.

[@margaritaresta6390]

Stacy your words are true, and strong. I know only now that video, just looking for folk traditional Hawaiian music and found it. I am living in Europe, so far away but I feel near to hawaians humans rights.

[@ktahere808]

Makes me so sad.. but I am blown away by the amount of people who have come together to protect our culture during July/2019. Its a blessing!

[@ejstills3946]

So powerful. I haven't seen anything more powerful than this. I'm a star struck with all the people who came together for this. Mahalo everyone for doing this. It's what we need in this time. We gotta Rememeber where we came from and fight for our land and people that got taken away!!? Mahalo ke Akua!

[@Lyonof808]

Im glad we, the polynesians, the native americans, South americans, and other indigenous people are supporting us... Edit: 6:53 my uncle Bula Logan, rest in peace...

[@riawaikerepuru2239]

A beautifully powerful song that reminds us of the struggle that we have as indigenous people. Mouri Ora! Mana Maoli!

[@janelleaquino]

How beautiful it would be if instead of seeing all cultures melted into one, we see all of them as different and distinct. Respected and treated as an identity and roots, not a weakness. Imagine the number of different cultures that are available for us to appreciate, not to change or wipe out.

[@dreamingofnaomi]

Thank you braddahs and sistahs for putting this together. It always makes me cry when I listen to this song. The IZ version too. Hawai'i is the future, WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF POWER & I have so much belief Hawai'i will soar again, breaking free from these colonial powers. ✊🏽🌺❤

[@amandahartison5664]

Just wanted to say i grew up in hawaii. Although i am not hawaiian i learned so much of the culture to love it it and have it be a big part of me. I support fully the sovereignty movement. The resilience of hawaiian tradition and culture amazes me. Carry it on forever i beg of everyone who reads this!

[@brycevo]

This is as powerful and beautiful as the Islands. Thank you all

[@ralber01000]

From a Cuban American.. for a person who lost their Island... I love Hawaii. been there 7 times. Our culture also has roast pig as our culture

[@张文健-k1g]

I am a Chinese and I was on Maui in 2013-2014, after I came back to China, I always tracing back the days in Hawaii and I am always homesick. I do really appreciate that everyone is protecting Hawaii, the land, the culture and the people in Hawaii. Although the US stealed the land from Hawaiian, they did a lot to desroy Hawaii, what I can do is to spread the Hawaii culture to everyone beside me. Although I am a Shanghainese and working in Shanghai, China, my wife and I always sing Hawaiian songs in my home.

[@Ms.tique27]

sharing your experience and emotions is best -love from Oahu

[@CABIBARAA.]

I am from the islands of polowat and i always heard stories of the great navigator mau who sailed to our islands and other outer island and i jus want to say MY PRAYERS WITH YOU HAWAII ‘ ❤️

[@kma837]

Omg I’m in tears. So Breathtakingly Beautiful. God Bless 🙏🏾💗🌺

[@amandah1875]

I grew up in Hawaii, my family are still there. My husband knows land stealing all too well, as he is Palestinian, and he suggested that we donate as much money as we can to Hawaiians getting their land back. I hope others do the same. Money is power now days, unfortunately.

[@wiseupmahu808]

proud to be hawaiian💯

[@irethena]

I am not Native Hawaiian, but I grew up going to the islands and fell in love with the language, culture, and people. I pray it continues to live on. Mahalo to the artists who made this video. Beautiful song, beautiful message. Aloha.

[@mrs.molehknee5545]

I am of Tongan-European heritage but I was born on this beautiful island of Oahu and I feel so connected to the land and people. When we arrive there I always feel like I'm home. Is it a wonder why more than 9 million people and tourists love the island and return every year? They feel the aloha and can't get enough. The land reflects the love of the people.

[@hawaiianblanka5534]

Always loved this song, but this gave me chicken skin! He Hawai’i ah, mau a mau!

[@rosisunny9302]

HawaiianBLANKA Yes they are violated big Time,they Know and See It the Greed off the Business People,and they have a Mann like this as President!

[@arwedgroen]

ALOHA ❤ I´m from Germany. Mahalo for this amzazing song with all these wonderful humans. I love Hawai´i and the spirit of true Hawai´i . In our german HALE ALOHA we stand with you. 🥰🌈🙏❤️

[@nathanlau3275]

Cry for the gods Cry for the people Cry for the land that was taken away...

[@RunawayStatueRMX2010]

Nathan Lau and then bid goodbye.. Hawai’i..

[@isaiahbasaldua924]

We indigenous people are rising up across the world. It is our duty it is our culture our religion and our lifeways. To defend the sacred Earth we call home. My relatives across the world stand proud we are the ones answering grandma's prayers. She has prayed for us and we are here. From Hawaii too Turtle Island, Australia, New Zealand and all the lands we natives still fight to live in. Remember we are stronger together not apart. Much love too all native people's across the Earth. May we remember who we are and remember how too live with in creation not above it.

[@djsi38t]

Absolutely fantastic job,this is mind blowing incredible stuff,I am left speechless with the utmost respect and admiration for the true Hawaiian people.

[@hankman1023]

What a wonderful song! It brings tears to my eyes. The land belongs to the People of Hawai’i, no one else should be allowed to take it away.

[@bentwarburg4835]

Aloha ʻoe e ka poʻe Hawaiʻi koa. Hiki i ka lā e kiʻi ai i kā lākou ʻāina.

[@debbarton5718]

Listening to this got me missing home (Kauai) I left 30 years ago. I go home as often as I possibly can. Miss the people so humble and kind. Beautiful.