Nānā I Ke Kumu Vol. 2: Look to the Source

Nānā I Ke Kumu Vol. 2: Look to the Source

"NÃ„ÂnÃ„Â I Ke Kumu (Look to the Source), a two-volume work first published in 1979, describes Hawaiian beliefs and customs compiled by the Queen Liliâ‚¬Ëœuokalani Childrenâ‚¬s Center to better understand and meet the needs of the Hawaiian families they served. Much of the booksâ‚¬ material was distilled from the Centerâ‚¬s Hawaiian Culture Study Committeeâ‚¬s weekly meetings. The authors strove to capture the freshness, the intimacy, and the â‚¬Å“alivenessâ‚¬Â of Hawaiian ideas put into action. Mary Kawena Pukui (1895â‚¬â€œ1986) is the primary source of information on Hawaiian culture not otherwise documented.
Volume One interprets speciÃ¯Â¬Âc Hawaiian customs, concepts, and terms â‚¬Å“to clarify distorted beliefs, suggest the rationale behind Hawaiian ritual, and convey some of the poetic imagery of ancient rites and their underlying concepts.â‚¬Â
Volume Two deals with broader concepts and topics in order to more fully understand the inÃ¯Â¬â€šuences of Hawaiian culture on the lives of those served by the Center."

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