'Ai Pōhaku Tee
"ʻAi Pōhaku" is inspired by our kupuna in the Royal Hawaiian Band. After the overthrow of the Hawaiian Government in 1893, members of the Royal Hawaiian Band were forced to sign oaths of allegiance to the illegitimate new government in order to keep their jobs. Loyal to Queen Lili'uokalani, they refused.
The song Kaulana Nā Pua ("Famous are the Children of Hawaii" also known as Mele 'Ai Pōhaku which means "Stone-Eater's Song") tells of their opposition to annexation and their loyalty to the land and to their Queen. In verse four, they essentially say, "we don't care about your government's riches. We'd rather eat rocks [than betray our country]."
The message is as relevant today as it was in 1893.
Unisex shirt comes in two colorways: Sand with Kalo lettering and Heathered Charcoal Gray with Black lettering. Femme V-neck comes in Black with Kalo lettering and Gray with Black lettering.
