🌺 Aloha ʻOe is a Hawaiian farewell song written by Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1878. Queen Liliʻuokalani composed Aloha ʻOe after witnessing an emotional farewell between a Hawaiian colonel and a young woman at Maunawili Ranch on the island of Oʻahu. Deeply moved by their parting, she wrote a song that beautifully captured the tenderness of saying goodbye to a loved one. 🎶 After the overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1893, Aloha ʻOe took on a deeper political meaning — many saw it as a heartfelt l

Aloha ‘Oe (“Farewell to Thee”) is sung by loved ones at memorial services here in Hawai’i to this day. Aloha ‘Oe was written in 1878 by Queen Liliʻuokalani, who was then Princess of the Hawaiian Kingdom. She was loved and respected by her people, and was an inspiring role model of hope and perseverance. Her legacy of love (aloha) is captured in her story and her music. #memorialday #alohaoe #queenliliuokalani #hawaiiflowerlei | Hawaii Flower Lei

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