Kalā Kaawa was nervous at his college graduation, but not for the usual reasons. As Carla Herreria writes on the Huffington Post, the surprise Kaawa planned for the University of Hawaii’s commencement went far beyond the pranks that some grads pull.
And the families there seem to have loved his message.
Patty Talahongva, who is not affiliated with the university, wrote on her Facebook page: “Here’s to our traditional ways, which includes clothing, NOT costumes! Here’s to being true to our heritage.”
