The cast of Hawaii Five-0, the show’s producers and crew today commenced production with a traditional Hawaiian ceremony. Go Five-0 – may you have a long and successful run!
From a CBS press release:
“HAWAII FIVE-0″ IS BLESSED
Production on New CBS Series Began Today With A Traditional Hawaiian Blessing in HonoluluHonolulu Police Chief Louis M. Kealoha Among the Special Guests in Attendance
HAWAII FIVE-0 kicked off production in Honolulu today with a traditional Hawaiian blessing in honor of its host culture. Series stars Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park, as well as the producers and the entire HAWAII FIVE-0 crew, participated. Kahu Kelekona Bishaw from Kamehameha Schools officiated over the ceremony, which included traditional royal maile leis, a Pule Wehe (opening prayer) and Pule Ho’oku’u (closing prayer) calling upon the elements and inviting goodness, protection, peace, happiness and success. Joining in the celebration was Police Chief Louis M. Kealoha.
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The blessing is a wonderful way to commence work together.
Thank you, thank you Mizz. I love the new photo of the entire beautiful cast on Hawaii Five-0. It’s wonderful and superb that the Hawaiian people and the island gave their blessing to the entire very talented cast and crew on Hawaii Five-0. This is an excellent honor and blessing. I wish everyone on the Hawaii Five-0′s team good luck and best wishes for many, many and many seasons to come.