Natalie Cunningham, The Spirit Of 'Ohana (PORTRAIT 2023)

The people of Hawaii hold great value in their ‘Ohana, preserving and investing in these deep relationships above everything else. Watching this beautiful family’s devotion to one another, switching between playful roughhousing and physical affection I saw the value and significance of ancient Hawaiian wisdom and it’s affect on happiness and well-being. The spirit of ‘Ohana not only prioritises everyone’s basic needs being met, but includes connection and living with joy as essential for survival - I think this is something we can all learn from.

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