HK - This is a sign that I found in Johnson Hall B, one of the dorms on campus. This picture was on the 3rd floor of the building where it captures some of the gods that we as Hawaiians pay high respect to, these 4 are essentially some of the main ones, Pele, Poliʻahu, Kanaloa, and Lono. This floor is a Hawaiian-themed floor which I find intriguing, others might not think of it much but I for one am interested in this. Especially the 4 elements being represented here with fire, snow, water, and wind. It could be translated as the 4 seasons and the 4 gods in control of it. Or it's an acknowledgment of the divine gods of the past. But I may never know because I donʻt live in that dorm.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
46029
ʻAmelika Hui Pū ʻIa
Honolulu
HK - A Maunakea ʻo Kalani. A song composed for Queen Emmaʻs 1881 when she visited the mountains of Hawaiʻi, because of her love for mountain climbing, hence why she was named Ke Aliʻi piʻi kuahiwi, the mountain climbing chiefess. This does fit the place where it's at. This is found at the International market down in Waikīkī. If you look at the elevatorʻs windows, the metaphor and meaning of the song of ascending match the purpose of the elevator. This is either on purpose or for design. Although not many people recognize this song right off the bat or its meaning, especially tourists. Do you think that this is a proper place for such a song, that honors Queen Emma and her love?
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
46028
United States
Honolulu
SU: Check up #2
- What languages are used on the sign?: The language that is used on this sign is Hawaiian.
- How are the languages presented?:
The word “Hele” is presented in big font in all capital letters in the color white. It is presented but because it is the name of the gas station.
- Who is the audience?:
The audience is is for the general public but I think it was mainly for locals.
- What is the domain?:
The domain is at a workplace (gas station).
- What is the sign trying to tell people?:
The word “Hele” means go in Hawaiian. So I think the gas station is named “Hele” because people go there to get gas so that they can go and continue on with their journey.
- Why is Hawaiian being used here?:
Hawaiian is being used here because it is appropriate being on Hawaiian lands. It also catches the attention of the locals and nonlocals that drive past this sign.
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