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Aloha ʻĀina

Aloha ʻāina is a special Hawaiian phrase that means love for the land. It is an important concept in Hawaiian culture that teaches us to respect and care for the environment around us.

Just like how we love our family and friends, we should also love and care for the land that sustains us. This includes the plants, animals, and natural resources that help us live our daily lives.

When we have Aloha ʻāina, we also have a responsibility to be good stewards of the land. This means not littering, not polluting the environment, and conserving resources for future generations to enjoy.

In Hawaiian history, Aloha ʻāina was a movement that fought for Native Hawaiian rights to their land and the preservation of their culture. It continues to be an important value today for Native Hawaiians and everyone who calls Hawai'i home.