sacredness

For many Indigenous groups across Polynesia, whales hold an ancient sacredness and spirit that connects all life.

Palacat-Nelsen, who served on the working group that laid the foundation for the new authority, says to protect the mountain and preserve the summit’s sacredness, people must be ready to have uncomfortable conversations.

“You can really feel the sacredness of the place when you’re there.”

At the same time, allow yourself time and space for quiet, for sacredness, for love and human connection—do not relinquish these under any conditions.

Abdalla said the sacredness of what “The Crown” cast was recreating was something to which he wanted to give dignity.