Proud to Support Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Celebrating the Hawaiian Language
Did you know that Hawaiʻi is the only US state to have two official state languages – English and Hawaiian (‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi)? The month of February is designated as “Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi” (Hawaiian language month) by the Hawaiʻi State legislature, various county councils around Hawaiʻi, and by other organizations. The purpose for the month is to celebrate and normalize the use of ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi in everyday life, as well as to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture. Zippy’s is proud to celebrate all of the cultures in Hawai‘i that make our home a special place in the world. For the month of February, Zippy’s is supporting Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi Month by giving you an opportunity to learn a little bit of the language and to see what the Zippy’s menu looks like in ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi!
Mahalo to Nā Kumu Kahanuola Solatorio, Kalehua Kawaʻa, and Lehuanui Watanabe, all of whom teach ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i at Kamehameha Schools – Kapālama, and to the haumāna (students) of the Hawaiian 4 class at Kamehameha Schools – Kapālama for translating the Zippy’s dine-in menu – no small feat!
Learning ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i the ʻOno (Delicious) Way with Kumu Kahanuola Solatorio
Join Kumu Solatorio, as he takes his own ‘ohana on the journey to learn more about the language. And, what better way to get started than to learn about the various foods you can find at Zippy’s!
Click and watch the 4 videos below to learn how to order your favorite Zippy’s food in Hawaiian!
Ready to Take a Few Introductory Lessons?
If you want to dive a little deeper into the language, Kumu Solatorio has built these online lessons for you to take for free!
Sign up for in-class events
You will learn ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi basics including Hawaiian grammar rules, proper pronunciation, and foundational sentence structures. You will also learn how to properly introduce yourself ma ka ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi and learn other words and phrases that you can use in your everyday life!
Zippy’s Vineyard
Exciting News! New Seats Available!
Thank you for your interest! We’ve added more seats for our events at Zippy’s Vineyard location. Don’t miss out – spots are filling up fast, so grab your seat!
Saturday, February 1, 2025
3-4pm HST
Saturday, February 1, 2025
5-6pm HST
Monday, February 3, 2025
5-6pm HST
Zippy’s Arroyo Crossing patio
Limited Seats Available
Great news! We have a few seats left for our classes at Zippy’s Arroyo Crossing. Don’t miss out—sign up now!
Mahalo!
