Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 10, Number 12, 1 December 1993 — On the cover: Photo by Anthony Anjo [ARTICLE]

On the cover: Photo by Anthony Anjo

As we move forward into the new year, let us remember to bring these symbols with us: Na Hō'ailona 'Eiwa" (The Nine Symbols): Wai (fresh water)-to nourish and sustain life Kalo (taro) - the staple of Hawaiians and symbolic of ancestor Hāloa Hala (pandanus) - aeknowledges the past and is tribute to our proud heritage 'Ulu (breadfruit) - represents inspiration (ho'oulu) and III II I I I II III I II II I IKl 1 1 II II III II 1 1

growth (ulu) Kukui (candlenut) - alludes to light, enlightenment and knowledge Pa'akai (salt) - purifies and preserves Limu kala (seaweed) - offers compassion, forgiveness (kala) and healing Pōhaku (stone) is our foundation, our land Lehua ('ōhi'a blossom) - describes a beloved friend or relative, or an expert ...