Hiki Mai

Hiki Mai E Nā Pua

By Kumu Hula, Cy Bridges

Historical Note: This mele kaʻi, or chant, is meant to be used as a hula ka’i or an entrance hula performed at the beginning of a hula program. This chant can also be used as a oli kahea or a chant calling out to people and sharing the message written especially for the “Pioneers in the Pacific Celebration” held here at BYU–Hawaii on October 7-11, 1997.

Hiki mai e nā pua i ka laʻi ē
Ke piʻi aʻe la i ka mauna kiʻekiʻe
Haʻa mai nā kama me ka makua
He wehi pūlama aʻo ke kupuna
E kaʻi mai ana, e kaʻi mai ana
E hahai i ka leo o ka Haku ē

Translation

Come forth oh children in the calm
And climb the high mountain
Dance forward with your Makua (Father)
A cherished adornment of the ancestors
Come forward, proceed forward
Follow the voice/word of the Lord