""Only United States of America flags are permitted for display in areas that are visible from the street or any neighboring property," the Ewa by Gentry Community Association's guidelines state. The HOA's rule went viral on social media after a homeowner, who had a Hawaiian flag displayed, was sent a "gentle reminder" of the rules in a letter after "a concern was noted." According to the post, the HOA described the rules as a way to "protect aesthetic appeal and property value of the neighborhoods.""
""The Hae Hawaii [Hawaiian flag] is a symbol of the fact that Native Hawaiians are still [here]," Ing told SFGATE in a message. "Its survived generations of occupation and cultural erasure as did kanaka (people). When it flies you feel the mana, you hear the cries and celebrations of your ancestors. Plus it's an official government flag! The hoa should immediately exempt our hae [flag] from its policies, as should all others, and apologize to the people of Hawaii.""
An Oahu homeowners association forbade the display of the Hawaiian flag on properties, permitting only United States flags visible from streets or neighboring properties. A homeowner who flew the Hawaiian flag received a written reminder after a reported concern, and the HOA framed the rule as protecting neighborhood aesthetics and property values. Kaniela Ing protested in Ewa by waving the Hawaiian flag and called the rule a violation of the U.S. Constitution and urged legal protections for Hawaiian identity. The Hae Hawaii represents Native Hawaiian endurance and is the official state flag. The HOA did not respond to outreach. The publishing platform lacked support for Hawaiian diacritical marks.
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