The traditional hālau wa’a was a longhouse, a covered structure near the shoreline dedicated to all matters related to canoes, and whose linear measure could provide ample shelter for vessels of sizeable length.
Sing-along-mele: Building Hōkūleʻa
E komo mai! Join us for a fun sing-along-mele where we’ll learn the parts of the waʻa (canoe) and count from 1 to 10 in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian). 🌺
Let’s dive in and get started! 🎶
Special thanks to: Anna Criado, Edmond Mak, Raleigh Kornmeyer, Hanna Park, Kona Abergas, David Pichard, and Mark Ellis in producing this video.
► You can explore the Parts of the Wa’a lesson plan here: https://blogs.ksbe.edu/holomoana/crew/waaparts/
► Check out http://www.ksbe.edu/holomoana for lessons, learning resources, activities, and games to use in your classroom or at home with your kids (keiki).
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