Aloha and Mana’o
(Love and Devotion)
Birth Date: Pepeluali
24, 2019 (02/24/19)
Hele mai ‘oe i kō māua
(Come to our wedding!)
The pure sound of the Hawaiian Conch Shell echoes
across the ‘Aina (land) invoking blessings of divine Mana (spiritual energy).
Blowing the Pu (conch shell) true and clear in the four
directions, Kahu (Honored Guardian) announces the beginning of Aloha’s and
Mana’o’s sacred Hawaiian wedding ceremony.
Kahu chants the ancient Hawaiian Wedding Oli:
Eia iha no ka maluhia o na lani me kakou a
pau.
(May blessings from above rest upon you and
remain with you now and forever.)
In tune with divine Mana (spiritual
energy), Kahu humbly invites Akua (God) and the Aumakuas (ancestral guardian spirits) to join
Aloha and Mana’o in their celebration of Aloha, to grant them to be united as
one, in love forever and to bestow blessings upon the Menehune Ohana.
Suddenly ‘Io, the Hawaiian Hawk, soars majestically through
the sky. ‘Io is considered a messenger of God. He is the physical manifestation
of Aumakua and offers the blessings of his divine Mana to the couple.
Honu (turtle) came to join the celebration and offer her
blessings. In Hawaii the Honu represents long life, safety, peace, and good
luck.
Embracing under a Palm tree on a little wooden island, Aloha
and Mana’o rejoice in their union. The island is the foundation of their
relationship, representing integrity and strength.
Maile is the Hawaiian lei of eternal love and represents the
umbilical cord to the spiritual world. As Aloha and Mana’o drape Maile Leis around each other, their
spirits connect on a deep level. It is the traditional gesture of love, honor,
and respect. The leis convey prosperity, health and blessings.
The sacred ritual unites the couple forever with the Mana
(spiritual energy) of Aloha, the ‘Aina (land) and people of Hawaii .
After the ceremony, everybody joyfully gathers for the
wedding celebration, enjoying their favorite foods, Mai’as (bananas), Kahikis
(pineapples) and Taro, wonderful Hawaiian music and enchanting Hula dances.
They laugh, eat and dance late into the night, rejoicing in the wonderful
wedding Lu’au (party).
Aloha’s and Mana’o’s Tutus (grandmothers) wove their Mana
(spiritual energy) and Aloha (love) into the leis they made for the couple.
Aloha’s and Mana’o’s Hakus (head leis), wrist and ankle leis
represent Maile and the divine red Lehua blossoms from the sacred Hawaiian Ohia tree.
Aloha’s Tutu also made her white grass skirt, the veil and a
red top, pants and shoes. Tutut adorned Aloha’s Haku with the sweet smelling
Plumeria flowers.
Mana’o’s Tutu dressed her Mo’opuna Kane (grandson) in the
colors of Hawaii: a yellow cape and red Malu (loincloth) with a drawing of the
Hawaiian Honu (turtle). She lovingly draped leis around his head and ankles and
a sacred amulet around his neck.
Aloha and Mana’o are about 4” tall fitting in the palm of
your hand. Their bodies are made out of stretch cotton and wired for
flexibility. The eyes and mouth are intricately embroidered onto their faces.
Aloha and Mana’o have tiny little hands and feet, ears, buttocks, and a belly
button.
All accessories, including the palm tree and island, were
individually handcrafted.
Doll care: Gently brush the dolls and their clothing with a
soft dry toothbrush to remove dust. Always brush the faces and bodies upwards
towards the hair.
Aloha and Mana’o are one of a kind collectible display dolls
handcrafted by Hawaiian Dolls.
Embracing on their island under the Palm tree, Aloha’s and
Mana’o’s faces glow with the love they feel for each other.
Aloha and Mana’o convey the beautiful
passion and tender emotion of true love.
