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Exploring the Rich History and Significance of the Hōlei Mele in Hawaiian Culture

The Hōlei mele, popularized by the trio Hui ʻOhana, is a poignant chant composed by Hiʻiakaikapoliopele, reflecting her journey returning from Kauaʻi. This mele highlights two significant places in the Puna district of Hawaiʻi—Hōlei and Kalapana—and captures the powerful sounds of the sea crashing against cliffs, echoing through the uplands. It intertwines themes of love, reminiscing on Hiʻiaka’s affection for her friend Hōpoe, while also marking the volcanic activity that has reshaped Hōlei today.

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Exploring the Rich History and Significance of the Hōlei Mele in Hawaiian Culture

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  1. Analyzing Mele Hōlei

  2. Identifies Important Information • 1. This mele was done in the form of a chant by Hiʻiakaikapoliopele on her return from Kauaʻi. • 2. This mele references 2 place found in the Puna district on the island of Hawaiʻi. These places are Hōlei and Kalapana. • 3. This mele talks about the resounding sound of the sea as it crashes upon the cliffs that can be heard in the uplands of Hōlei. • 4. This mele was first recorded and made popular by the musical trio the “Hui ʻOhana”.

  3. Identifies Facts • 1. Hōlei is a place name that comes from the Puna district on the island of Hawai’i. • 2. Kalapana is also the name of a man who fell in love with Pele. • 3. This mele was first chanted for Waialua a place on the island of Oʻahu. • 4. Līhuʻe is also a place name from the island of Oʻahu. • 5. Līhuʻe is a place name found on the island of Kauaʻi.

  4. Summarization Hōlei is a famous mele that was made popular by the Hui ʻOhana from Kalapana Hawaiʻi. It is a mele that was chanted by Hiʻiakaikapoliopele upon her return from Kauaʻi to fetch Lohiau, Pele’s Lover. This mele is Hiʻiaka reminiscing of her love for Hōpoe her aikāne along with the lands of Kalapana and Hōlei. Today, parts of Hōlei is covered by Lava.

  5. Hōlei Arch in the district of Puna. Hōlei also extends upland. A popular visitor spot in the Hawaiʻi Volcano National Park.

  6. Hui ʻOhana is the group that recorded and popularized the mele Hōlei. Hui ʻOhana comes from Puna, Hawaiʻi.

  7. Pele the fire goddess holding her favorite sister Hiʻiakaikapoliopele who was born in the form of an egg. It was Pele who sent Hiʻiaka on a quest to Kauaʻi to fetch her lover Lohiau.

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