| Origins of Aloha Oe |
| Written by Geoff Lo ~ Staff Writer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday, 02 December 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Queen Liliuokalani, last monarch of Hawaii "Aloha Oe" (love to you/farewell to thee) is a famous Hawaiian song, often sung at a farewell. Inspired by a horseback trip in the late 1800s, Liliokalani, the last reigning monarch and the only queen of the Kingdom of Hawaii, composed the song. It is her most famous work about two lovers bidding farewell. “It gives me a sad sort of feeling because I feel that I cannot see the person leaving anymore,” said Ellie Chang, a senior from Taiwan majoring in Hospitality Tourism Management. Liliuokalani is a well-known and accomplished composer of Hawaii and has composed well over 165 songs and chants.  Iolani Palace in Honolulu The English words in the song were added in 1923. "Aloha Oe" is often sung at graduations, funerals, church, and farewells in general. “I feel a sort of mix of emotions,” said Marie Smith, a junior in biology from California. “It feels sad because when we sing that song, it’s usually to say goodbye to friends, but happy because it makes me reflect on the good memories I had with them and glad that I had the opportunity to make that friendship.” "Aloha 'Oe"
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