Pana Poʻo Meaning: Scratching to Remember

/ˈpɑnə ˈpoʻo/ “to strike the head” (pana = to strike, poʻo = head) Definition Pana poʻo is the very human gesture of scratching or tapping your head when you’re trying to remember something you’ve forgotten—as if the physical act of touching your head might unlock the memory trapped inside. It’s a recognition that memory and … Read more