Every Thursday from now until Thanksgiving we’ll be hosting small vignettes or tutorials centered around vocabulary for the holiday. The goal is to have you and your Ohana enjoying pumpkin pie through Hawaiian conversation. This is a free community event via our Facebook page, join here.
Who is MANAIA Ohana Org? A nonprofit Polynesian performing arts team. Utilizing the power of storytelling to inspire our community to live in harmony. The tools of our trade are dance, music & art.
What does MO'O mean?
The acronym MO'O has three meanings. First, It's our name abbreviated. Second, MO'O refers to Mo'opuna, a Hawaiian word meaning grandchild. And third, when used alone it is the name of the tiny lizard, mo'o, that scurry around the island.
Active Since
2006
NonProfit Status
2018
Manaia: A mythical being of maori legend who guarded it's people in the sky & sea.
Ohana: Hawaiian word for family
