Sophie A.

Sofi made clothes representing the recent wildfires in Lahaina. She sewed a jacket with pink and green flames, symbolizing new growth and the burnt landscape. She also made green pants to represent hope for a thriving Lahaina. Sofi believes that by putting aside political agendas and focusing on helping the people, they can rebuild. While Lahaina may not be physically the same, it will always hold cultural and historical value. Aloha pumehana kākou. O Sofi moika hane aroa so kou inoa. My clothes represent the recent wildfires in Lahaina, the deadliest fires I have ever witnessed. I sewed a jacket with a vinyl of pink and green flames. The green flames represent our aina, showing new growth throughout Lahaina. Pink is the color of Maui because of their rose. The luscious and green Lahaina we once knew has burnt to ashes. I sewed the green pants to represent the hope of a green and thriving Lahaina. If we put political agendas aside and work together to help and focus on the people, I am hopeful that we can rebuild Lahaina. Although we may not be able to physically rebuild Lahaina like it used to be, it was and still is and will always be valued culturally and historically by all. For more UN videos visit www.un.org