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what the meaning of Alingano?
March 26, 2007 |
justin
According to one BLOG, "In the local language, Maisu is a term carrying the concept of a breadfruit fallen on the ground which anyone may enjoy. Alingano means "to show". The idea behind the name is that the ancient ways of navigating are being shown for all to enjoy." From http://pacific-islander.blogspot.com/2007/01/hokulea-to-visit-japan.html
March 27, 2007 |
pvs
Another explanation of "Alingano" (from http://newsroom.byuh.edu/?q=node/753): "Eskaran — a Hawaiian master carver who helped create the Iosepa along with Tongan master carver and long-time Laie resident Tuione Pulotu — served on the Maisu crew for about six weeks from Majuro to Satawal.
"He also explained the canoe's name, Alingano Maisu, given by Mau, refers to the alingano wind in Satawal that blows the breadfruit or maisu out of the trees. "The law of the island recognizes that any breadfruit still in the tree belongs to the chiefs. Only if the fruit falls to the ground by natural means — through rain or wind — does it become free, or noa in Hawaiian...and is made available to all others. "
"He also explained the canoe's name, Alingano Maisu, given by Mau, refers to the alingano wind in Satawal that blows the breadfruit or maisu out of the trees. "The law of the island recognizes that any breadfruit still in the tree belongs to the chiefs. Only if the fruit falls to the ground by natural means — through rain or wind — does it become free, or noa in Hawaiian...and is made available to all others. "
May 13, 2007 |
PVS

