O ke aloha ke kuleana o kahi malihini

The aloha shared is a reflection of the aloha given. This wise saying reflects the reciprocal nature of aloha and the kuleana of the visitor. In Hawaiian culture, kuleana isn’t just “responsibility” - it is a deep , reciprocal relationship to people, place and purpose. When you are a malihini, a visitor, you are not simply a passive observer or consumer, you are entering into a sacred space with values, protocols and relationships that must be honored and respected.