Ramsay Taum shares the significance of the name Hawai’i
February 5, 2009 by admin
Filed under Life Lessons
In this excerpt from the program, Ramsay Taum a well known Hawaiian cultural and sustainability expert shares his mana’o on the name Hawai’i and it’s significance.
Hawai’i is more than a name, it is a “mission statement” about these islands and how we are supposed to treat each other, the land, and the sea. Â Watch this beautiful statement by clicking on the video below. Â This video shows us why Hawai’i is such a special place and considered by some to be heaven on earth.
Ramsay is Director of External Relations & Community Partnerships, School of Travel Industry Management University of Hawaii at Manoa and Chairman of the Board of Sustain Hawai’i
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Beautiful video message about our mission…Hawai’i.
Ramsay’s explanation of the significance of the name Hawai’i was so beautiful, meaningful and heartfelt, it brought tears to my eyes…Gives true meaning to the phrase “Lucky we live Hawai’i”. I am so grateful to live and work in such a wonderful and magical part of the world.
Warmest Aloha,
Leslie
Dearest Ramsay,
It’s so wonderful to see that you have perpetuated you life long belief as well your infinite knowledge of Hawai’i in this way. I often think about you and the difference you made in my life. I love this video and the message it contains, it is Hawai’i, it is you and yours. Aloha Nui Loa, Loretta
PS You look so much like your father