Stars are being worn as jewelry to
support the Star-Bulletin.
Blame the Greeks. The five-pointed star has been a mystic symbol since ancient times, and was used by the followers of mathematician Pythagoras as a sign of health and knowledge. In the Middle Ages, it was a charm to keep away the devil, and was often drawn above a doorway or window.
Also known as the pentagram, Medieval Freemasons considered it a symbol of great wisdom, and trace its origins to astronomical observations of Venus' conjunctions with the sun.
Pythagoreans attributed certain numbers and geometric forms with heavenly qualities. The five-pointed star -- called "Solomon's Seal" by the ancient Jews -- fit the bill, being a recognizable symbol that could be drawn without lifting pen from paper, and also representing a prime number, as well as being the sum of prime numbers 2 and 3, and prime numbers 1 plus 2 plus 2. Christ had five wounds, and distributed five loaves to 5,000 people.
The top point of the star represents the human head or mind, and therefore the human spirit. But if you turn it upside down, you're placing spirit at the bottom, placing body over brain. The upside-down pentagram has become a symbol of uncool satanists.
The guys who founded the United States were hard-core Masons, and loved such symbolism. They sprinkled American democratic icons with five-pointed stars, such as in the flag, representing not just the union of the states, but the brotherhood of man.
The Honolulu Star, founded a few weeks after the monarchy was overthrown, was established to encourage disenfranchised Hawaiians to swing toward the United States. "Star" was chosen because it was a symbol of American democratic ideals.
The editorial in the first issue stated: "The STAR, as an annexationist journal, bids the natives of these islands be of cheer. Under the broad folds of the American flag there is no room for distinctions of race and color at the ballot box."
With the orchestra Yukumoto will perform an arrangement of the Concerto for Oboe and Strings, by Paul Cimarosa. With the wind ensemble he'll perform a tribute to Rudy Wiedoeft, a sax virtuoso of the 1920's.
In addition, the orchestra will play a suite from "Star Wars," and the wind ensemble will perform several pieces for band by Persichetti, Milhaud and others.
Tickets to the concert at the McKinley High School auditorium are $8; $4 for students and seniors. Call 956-7786.
The report will detail the voyage of the double-hulled canoe Hokule'a to Rapa Nui using traditional Polynesian navigational methods. It will feature interviews with the crew, comments on the importance of the journey from Rapa Nui residents, information on the history and culture of Rapa Nui, and coverage of the preparation for the canoe's arrival.
The special will be hosted by news anchor Kim Gennaula.
The Kohala Book Shop is now trying to fill the used and rare books niche on the Big Island. The owners of the Kohala store bought Tusitala's inventory and opened Oct. 16 at Nanbu Hotel in Kapaau.
The shop stocks more than 20,000 books, some of them rare or first editions, as well as historic prints, maps and engravings. It also has 2,000 publications available online through Advance Book Exchange. Owner Frank Morgan said he expect to have 15,000 listings online in two months. The store also offers a search service for out-of-print books.
Call (808) 889-6400, or email kohalabk@gte.net.
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