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E Komo Mai
(eh KOH-moh my)
With the door open and wings wide, Hector seems to offer the perfect invitation: E komo mai — come in and be welcome.
Literal meaning: come in; enter; welcome
Cultural meaning:
E komo mai is a welcoming phrase often used throughout Hawaiʻi to invite someone into a space, gathering, or community. It reflects the Hawaiian value of hospitality — receiving others with warmth, openness, and respect.
The phrase is commonly seen at entrances to homes, cultural sites, and community spaces. More than simply inviting someone to step inside, e komo mai expresses the spirit of making others feel accepted, comfortable, and included.
