Senator Mazie Hirono

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Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

But Mary Kawena Pukui's most famous work is her book, Olelo Noeau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings. She collected nearly 3,000 poetic sayings throughout her life—which has provided insight and understanding to the deeper meaning and intention behind Hawaiian language. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 26, 2023

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Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

She began translating chants, songs, stories, books, newspapers, and interviews in Hawaiian & English. She wrote dozens of her own work and co-authored the Hawaiian Dictionary—which is still used as the standard source for definitions and spelling of Hawaiian language today. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 26, 2023

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Senator Mazie Hirono @maziehirono

Much of the Hawaiian language, cultural knowledge, and history that's practiced today is in large part thanks to Mary Kawena Pukui. That's why I nominated her to be included in the American Women Quarters Program. She was a remarkable woman and I hope she's selected. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 26, 2023