E komo mai ! (Hawaiian word meaning welcome) Hood River Outrigger Canoe Club is dedicated to Safety, being Proficient and Fun. |
Mahalo
This is an ancient chant used by the master builder of canoes calling young and old to the upland forests of Maui to hail koa trees downtime mountain which will then become the koa canoes. This chant carries a lot of mana and provides spiritual uplifting. This chant brings us together to work as one to accomplish our goals......
Alaka'i: Leader:
I ku mau mau Stand up together
Pane: Response:
I ku wa Stand and Shout
Alaka'i: Leader:
I ku mau mau Stand together
I ku huluhulu Haul with all your might
I ka lanawao Under the mighty trees
Pane: Response:
I ku wa Stand at intervals
Alaka'i: Response:
I ku lanawao Stand up among the tall forest trees
Pane: Response:
I ku wa Stand at intervals
I ku wa huki Stand at intervals and pull
I ku wa ko Stand at intervals and haul
I ku wa a mau Stand in place and haul
A mau ka eulu Haul branches and all
E huki e Haul now
Kulia Stand up
Much Aloha, John Ritter
Webmasters note: At many canoe races this chant will be offered before the race. Either participants will know this or they will be offered a copy to take part.
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