Uhola ia ka makaloa la
The makaloa mat has been unfurled

Pu`ai i ke aloha a
In love, food was shared

Kuka`i ia ka ha loa la
The great breath has been exchanged

Pawehi mai na lehua
The lehua honors and adorns

Mai ka ho`oku`i a ka halawai la
From zenith to horizon

Mahalo e na Akua
Gratitude and thanks to the gods

Mahalo e na kupuna la ea
Gratitude and thanks to our beloved ancestors

Mahalo me ke aloha la
Mahalo me ke aloha la
Gratitude, admiration, thanks and love, to all who are present, both seen and unseen


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