Traditional Lāna‘i mele celebrating the adornment of kauna'oa and deeds of Kāulula'au in the 1400s. 'Oli by Kepā Maly.

Kaunaoa, The Lei of Lāna‘iKaunaoa Lei(Cuscuta sandwichiana)

Noted as a lei for the people of the windward shores of Lanai; and commemorated in a mele inoa (name chant) for the chief Haalelea, once owner of the ahupua'a of Palawai.Hanohano Lāna‘i i ke KaunaoaHanohano Lāna‘i i ke kaunaoa,Kohu kapa ahu'ula kau po'ohiwi,E ola Lāna‘i ia Kaululaau.Hea aku makou, e o mai oe.Lāna‘i s distinguished by the kaunaoa,Which is like a feather cloak set uponits shoulders,May there be life upon Lāna‘i ofthe chief Kaulula'au.We call to you, that you may answer us.Oli chanted by Kepā Maly, iiwi in background.