Molokai. Kamakou in the

Molokai, Hawaii - History and Culture on The Most Hawaiian Island. One and a half million years ago (give or take a week) two large volcanoes pushed through the surface of the Pacific Ocean and created the island of Molokai. Kamakou in the east, and Maunaloa in the west. A couple days later a third and much smaller caldera, Kauhako, popped up to form the Makanalua peninsula on the north side. Over eons, the north side of the island eroded and fell into the sea, leaving behind the vertical sea cliffs which today make up most of Molokai's spectacular North Shore. It's the fifth largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago; 260 square miles (420 sq km) in area, 38 miles (61km) long, and ten miles (16km) wide at its widest point. Anchored in the center of the 8 major islands, Molokai is 25 miles (40km) southeast of Oahu, and a 25-minute flight from Maui. From the eastern end of the island, it's only 8 miles (13km) across the Pailolo Channel to Maui. The population is estimated at 8,000 residents, half of whom live in or near the principal town of Kaunakakai. Nearly 40% are of Hawaiian descent, thus the nick name, "The Most Hawaiian Island." According to the experts, Hawaiians first came to live on Molokai about 650 A.D. Those first settlers most likely originated from the Marquesas, with later migrations, in double hulled canoes, from Tahiti and other areas in the South Pacific. As the Hawaiians had no written language, most of their pre-contact history has come from chants, passed down from generation to generation, which have kept a chronology of events, battles and genealogy. In November, 1778, Captain James Cook sighted Molokai on his first visit to the Sandwich Islands, as he named these islands, but it wasn't until 1786 when Captain George Dixon anchored off Molokai's coast, that Europeans first visited this island. In 1832 a Protestant mission was established at Kalua'aha on the East End by Reverend Harvey Hitchcock, to serve an estimated population of 5,000. His church has not been maintained, but the walls and part of the roof stand today at the 14.5 mile marker. A white marble headstone marks his grave on the hill east of what remains of the church. The oldest known Hawaiian settlement on Molokai occurred in Halawa Valley, at the eastern end of the main highway that crosses the length of the island. The eastern side of the island was heavily populated in pre-contact Hawaii, a result of ample water from the mountains, fertile and level land for farming, and a rich and abundant ocean. More than 60 fish ponds were built along the south shore of Molokai. Most have nearly disappeared, but a few have been reconstructed and are used daily by residents for aquiculture. A drive along the southshore of the island bears testimony to the reliance on the ocean by early Hawaiians. Molokai was renowned for the wisdom and power of its religious leaders, greatly respected and often feared by others in the archipelago. In the 1500s, the famous prophet, Lanikaula, was so revered that pilgrims came from all the Islands to seek his wisdom and advice. Molokai became a place of retreat, protected from war by its religious prestige and the marital alliances of its chiefs. Others were reputed for sorcery. Legend tells of the Kalaipahoa, or poisonwood gods, entering trees on Maunaloa. The grove is said to have been so poisonous that birds fell dead as they flew over it. Legend also tells us that Laka, goddess of the hula, gave birth to the dance on Molokai, at a very sacred place in Ka'ana. This is recognized on Molokai every May, at a celebration of the birth of hula, called Ka Hula Piko. When Laka died, her remains were secretly hidden somewhere beneath the hill, Pu'u Nana. The hula was finally established, the work of Laka was complete, and the dance flourishedthroughout Hawaii. Molokai was praised as "Molokai Ka Hula Piko," Molokai, the center of the dance. This design, by John Kaimikaua and Wainwright Piena, uses traditional Hawaiian motifs to depict the essence of the saying, "Molokai Ka Hula Piko." To the early Hawaiians the mo'o (lizards) were a symbol of spirituality and good fortune. The central design depicts this spiritual continuity with the mo'o arranged in a circle. The triangle depicts a Hawaiian value called "Lokahi," which is symbolic of a balance between man, nature, and God. Petroglyphs within the triangle portray a man and woman in dance. In the uppermost part of the triangle is a rising sun with a dot in the center symbolizing the piko of the hula. Beneath the circle is a motif depicting water, while at the top, the triangles represent fire. In the real world, water and fire are the two elements that cannot be mixed, but the spiritual essence of these elements mix in the hula. The ancient kumu hula of Molokai stressed to their students that they should dance with the fluidity of water and with the spark of fire. The middle row of diamonds, is a design called by the Hawaiians "na maka ke akua," or "eyes ofthe gods." Eyes are symbolic of the past, because our ancestors look upon us and guide us in thislife. Eyes also represent the living, as we look back upon the paths of our ancestors for inspirationand guidance. The hula provides a means for us to look back to the works of our ancestors through its movements, motions and chants. Above the "na maka ke akua" design are ferns representing the greenery worn by the dancers and below is the half-circle-point motif representing the rays of the sun rising in the east. To the early Hawaiians, the rising sun was symbolic of constant renewal and rebirth in the hula. 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Hawaiian shirts (also known

American Textile History Museum - Exhibitions - Let’s Go Hawaiian! > Current Exhibitions > Past Exhibitions > Future Exhibitions January 31, 2004– June 20, 2004 Let’s Go Hawaiian! Hawaiian shirts (also known as Aloha shirts), have become the recognized symbol of this tropical paradise. The bold, colorful patterns illustrate the lifestyle, culture, flowers, foliage and heritage of the Hawaiian Islands. The American Textile History Museum presents a special exhibition, Let’s Go Hawaiian from January to June, 2004. It is a fanciful look at our fascination with Hawaii, its influence on mainstream culture, and a lighthearted exploration of the cult of the Hawaiian shirt. The exhibit tells the story of our enchantment with Waikiki through the exhibition of over 150 shirts from the 1930s through the 60s. The exhibit invites you to step off a cruise ship into a make-believe vacation in paradise. The illusion is supported by tourist memorabilia, maps, tropical scenery, and other artifacts representative of our notions of what Hawaii was and is. From early surfers, cruise ships and the burgeoning tourist trade to Elvis, the Beach Boys and Parrot Heads, the sounds, colors, styles and ethos of ‘Blue Hawaii’ will be resident at ATHM during the run of the special exhibition. Shirt #60 Long sleeves, spread collar Rayon, coconut buttons Green ground with yellow, orange, gray, and black Design: Whole and sliced pineapples Label: “MADE IN HAWAII FOR / The Liberty House / HONOLULU” The Liberty House was one of the oldest and most respected department stores in Hawaii, and they sold shirts produced by local island manufacturers. Shirt #66 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Yellow ground with white, blue, reddish brown Design: Vignettes of people, including hula dancers, ukulele players, surfers, King Kamehameha state; Hawaiian motifs, including flowers, leis, pineapples, palm trees; words, including “OAHU, OLOKAI, HAWAII, WAIKIKI, KAMEHAMEHA, HONOLULU, STATE OF HAWAII” Label: “Kuu-Ipo / MADE IN HAWAII” Shirt #126 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, coconut buttons Brown ground with yellow, blue, green, white, and gray Design: floral background with decorated ukuleles showing divers Label: “MADE IN CALIFORNIA / Westwood Casuals / KLEIN-NORTON CO.” Shirt #197 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Blue ground with orange, yellow, teal, green, brown, black Design: Vignettes of people, including woman with basket of fruit, woman with leis, hula dancers Label: “Kuu-Ipo / MADE IN HAWAII” Designed by Frank Macintosh for Matson Navigation Company, which operated cruise ships to Hawaii as early as the 1920s and 1930s. Macintosh created designs, including this one, that were originally used for menu covers on Matson ships and later adapted for shirts. Shirt #198 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, wood buttons Brown ground with gray, white, yellow, orange Design: Border print of fighting dragons and tigers Label: “Malihini / MADE IN / HAWAII” Shirt #213 Short sleeves, spread collar Rayon, plastic buttons Black ground with yellow, green, red Design: Leis No label Designed by John "Keoni" Meigs, one of the foremost Hawaiian shirt designers. Meigs created his own designs, as he did for this shirt, but he also adapted artwork created for other media, including Eugene Savage’s menu designs.

Hawaiian Music no matter

Sources of Hawaiian Music Do you live outside of Hawaii and have trouble findingHawaiian Tapes & CD's? No Problem! This list will help youfind your favorite Hawaiian Music no matter where you live. We hope ournew table format will make it easier to find the information you are looking for.Although this listing of sources is kept as up-to-date as possible, the author is not responsible for any inaccuracies. Always check with the music retailer for actual prices and specials. To request changes or additions to this page, contact stevo@hawaii-music.com . A sampling of popular Na Hoku Hanohano Award winning CD's from the last few years: Pure Heart Pure Heart Hoku 1999 Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom & Willie K. Hanaili'i Hoku 1999 Na Leo Pilimehana Colours Hoku 1998 Israel Kamakawiwo'ole N Dis Life Hoku 1997 Keali`i Reichel Kawaipunahele Hoku 1995 Hapa Hapa Hoku 1994 This page was last updated 7/3/2002 Source Contact CD Prices Tape Prices Shipping/Handling Charges Comments/Features Kaleo's Music in Honolulu To receive their catalog, send $2 to: Kaleo's Music Hawaiian Music Da Bes' P. O. Box 5500 Kaneohe, HI 96744-9166 e-mail: kaleomus@pixi.com Average $16.00 Average $10.00 $2.50 for first item, $1.50 for each additional item Canadian Orders add an additional $4 International Orders add an additional $10 4% sales tax only applies to Hawaii residents $2 catalog price is deducted from first order Excellent overall value and selection - If there was a Hoku award for Music retailers, Kaleo's would be the unanimous choice. They have an HUGE selection, competitive prices, and provide an excellent free Hawaiian Music newsletter to their customers. They are very knowledgable in Hawaiian Music and provide excellent answers to your Hawaiian Music questions. No on-line ordering available. The Hawaiian Music Island in Kauai email: auntie@mele.com Average $15 Not Available All orders ship next business day. Within USA, via Priority Mail ($3.50 for4 or less; 5 or more ship postage-free).Express Mail on request. Sales tax toHawai`i addresses 4.167%. International via US First Class AirMail. Postage is based on weight andwill appear on screen when order is placed. Secure server offers safe ordering from extensive in-stock inventory of CDs, books & videos. Search Engine for songs, musicians, CD titles. RealAudio samples, concert calendar, musician website links, hula halau list, Na Hoku Hanohano Award archives, and list of all websites offering lyrics for Hawaiian songs. Cord International/Hana Ola Records Call Toll Free 1-877-648-7881 email: cord@cordinternational.com 90 percent of the Hana Ola/Cord International disc's average 12.89. The other titles average 9.99 to 14.98. $5.00 Cassette Blowout Sale (Discontinuing all cassettes) Domestic USA - $2.50 first item, $5.00 for 2 or more items International - $5.00 first item, $10 for 2 or more items California Residents add 7.25% Sales Tax Excellent selection of Vintage, Classic, and new Hawaiian CD's. Check for special discounted selections. Offers on-line ordering. A full color printed catalog is available at toll-free number or you can order it through the online Catalog Request Page. Tropical Disc (Maui's Finest Music Store) Call Toll Free 1-888-220-5757 e-mail: customerservice@tropicaldisc.com Average $15.98 Average $10.98 $4.50 for 1-5 items, $1 for each item over 5 4.167% Sales Tax for Hawaii Residents only Excellent On-line song search engine. On-line ordering available. Also sells Ukeleles, Guitars, Books, and Videos. BuyHawaiianMusic.com Order through their website or contact them at: Buy Hawaiian Music 1145 Kilauea Hilo, HI 96720 PH: 808 935-5461 FAX: 808 935-7761 e-mail: info@buyhawaiianmusic.com Average $15.98-$16.98 Not Available Domestic: 1 item = $2.50, Each additional item = $1.00 Int'l: 1 item = $5.00, Each additional item = $2.00 On-line ordering available. shopping-hawaii.com The easiest and quickest way to contact Shopping-Hawaii.Com is with the on-line form at their website. You can also write to them at 720 Iwilei Road, Suite 101, Honolulu, HI 96817 or send a FAX to (808)566-7480 Average $18-$19 (includes shipping) Not Available Included in the price of the CD On-line ordering available. Also sells T-Shirts, Hawaiian Food, Books, Jewelry, Clothing, and more Crackseeds Plus Hawaii Toll Free 1-877-BVK-MALL or 808-676-2771 e-mail: sales@bvkhawaii.com Average $13.95 No cassettes available Approx. $3.20/order (up to 7 CD's) shipped priority mail Sales Tax added for Hawaii Residents only International Orders receive shipping quotes via e-mail Excellent prices on Hawaiian Music and Merchandise. On-line ordering available. Hawaiian CD's not listed online can be requested through the online request form. Ports of Paradise (The Prime Hawaiian Music Source) Ports of Paradise P.O. Box 33648 San Diego, CA 92163 email: aloharn@portparadise.com $14.95 to $19.95 $8.95 to $11.95 Shipping - $1.50 per CD, $.80 per cassette Handling - $3.00 per Order California Residents add 7.75% Sales Tax Allow 6 weeks for Delivery No on-line ordering available. Sun Jose Hawaii Order by calling 408-281-9262 or Toll Free 1-877-SUN-JOSE email: info@sunjose.com $13.99 for newly released CD's (first month), $15.99 regular price, $16.99 for Dancing Cat CD's Prices available from Toll Free Number Check with Toll Free Number The largest selection of Hawaiian Music and Merchandise in the Bay Area. Recommended by several visitors of Stevo's Hawaiian Music Guide . A 'must stop' if you are in the Bay Area. Phone Orders accepted but no on-line ordering. Hawaiian Music Store Hawaiian Paradise Music PO Box 223133 Princeville, HI 96722-3133 Order through our website with secure server or Call Toll Free1-800-252-7731 email: himusic@hawaiianparadisemusic.com CD's $16.98 ea. N/A Domestic USA & Canada: $3.50 for 1 or 2 items FREE shipping on 3 or more items We ship US Priority Mail International: $4.50 first item $2.00 each additional item in the same shipment all orders ship via US First Class Air Mail Offers on-line ordering w/secure server shipment the next business day upon receiving your order fax or phone toll free MP3 & RealAudio samples on over 100 CDs on-line search engine for song titles, artist,etc, Super selection of the Very Best in Hawaiian Music Online catalog list of thousands of CDs Hawaii Calls/Hula Records 1-800-756-4852 e-mail: recordings@hawaiian-music.com Average $16.95 Average $9.95 $5.75 Online ordering available. Borders Music (Nationwide) 1-800-770-7811 Average $13.59 and above Average $8.49 and above No shipping if order through store. Check with Toll Free Number for direct ship costs. Order online or stop by a Borders store to order any Hawaiian CD not in Stock. Many West Coast Borders stores have a good selection of Hawaiian CD's. Online selection more limited than sites specializing in Hawaiian Music. Wa Nui Records 1-808-732-9575 Check with Toll Free Number Check with Toll Free Number Check with Toll Free Number Limited on-line selection of Hawaiian and other types of music. nativemusic.com Phone/Fax: 1-808-961-5250, info@nativemusic.com $14.95 N/A $2.50 first CD (Domestic). Check website for Multiple CD orders and Int'l prices Hawaiian and other World music artists. Tower Records Tower Records Mail Order Dept in Honolulu can be reached by phone at 808-941-7774 or by fax at 808-942-1583. Nation-wide Toll Free Number is 1-800-ASK-TOWER. Average $13.99 to $17.99 Check Toll Free Number Shipping: $2.95 one item, $3.95 two or more items If you live in California, many of the Tower Records stores stores have a small section of Hawaiian CD's and Tapes. Online orders arrive in a few days. Online selection more limited than sites specializing in Hawaiian Music. Windham Hill's Slack Key Guitar Series (aka Dancing Cat Records Hawaiian Slack Key Masters Series ) 1-888-64-WHILL e-mail: consumer@windham.com Average $16.98 Average $9.98 to $10.98 No shipping charge Sales Tax for 12 of the states Online ordering available. Return to Main Page The author of this page does not profit inany way from the recommendations or links provided. Send questions or comments to stevo@hawaii-music.com

Hawaiian Gifts and Clothing

Hawaiian Gifts and Clothing  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Shopping and Gifts > Gifts and Clothing Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Shopping and Gifts > Gifts and Clothing Hawaiian Gifts and Clothing Looking for that special gift from Hawaii? Check out these links to Hawaiian gifts, memorabilia, and clothing. Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent ABC Stores - The Store With Aloha You'll find them on almost every corner in Waikiki and throughout the islands. Now you can buy many of their products and gifts online. Booklines Hawaii A large selection of Hawaii related books can be found at this site. They also have a large selection of Hawaiian music CDs and Hawaii related videos. Gourd Connection The best place on the net to learn about gourds, ipu and ipu heke. You can order gourd drums and instructions and taped on how to play them. Hawaiian Music Island If you would like to purchase Hawaiian CDs, be sure to visit Aunty Maria at the Hawaiian Music Island. This is the best source for Hawaiian CDs and cassettes on the Internet. Hawaii Clothing Company Offering a wide assortment of Hawaiian clothing for both men and women. Hilo Hattie If you have been to Hawaii and not been to Hilo Hattie, you are the only one. Seriously, though, a visit to Hilo Hattie is great fun. Now you can order their clothes and other gifts directly on the Internet. Mutual Publishing of Hawaii "From bird watching to fishing, from sharks to Aunty Pua, from Manoa to Maui, from nostalgia to contemporary issues - all that make the islands great!" Excellent books from a major publisher locates in Honolulu. Red Dirt Shirts from Kauai Winner of the 1996 Hawaii "Unique Manufacturer of the Year" award. Hand made by Paradise Sportswear employees at their Port Allen, Kauai, manufacturing plant, Red Dirt T-shirts are the hottest souvenir items in the islands for tourists and local residents alike. Sun Jose Hawaii Featuring a huge selection of clothing, fabrics, food, books, music, video and art. Located in San Jose, California where they have a large retail store. Top Picks in Hawaiian Aloha Shirts The Aloha shirt is the quintessential symbol of Hawaii. Cool, comfortable and casual, Aloha shirts are perfect for that Sunday beach barbeque, a night out at the movies, or just plain lounging around. They're perfect almost anytime in the islands and a great way to remember paradise when you're back home. Top Picks in Hilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Hilo Hattie is the Store of Hawaii. With stores on each of the major islands, Hilo Hattie is a must stop for all island visitors. Eileen Fischer, your Guide's wife is a regular Hilo Hattie customer and she offers her picks for some wonderful Hilo Hattie dresses and sarongs. Top Picks in Maui Jim Sunglasses Our picks for the best sunglasses sold by Maui Jim of Lahaina, Maui. Top Picks in Maui Jim Sunglasses Don't miss our picks for the best sunglasses made by Maui Jim of Lahaina Maui. University of Hawaii Press Publisher of over 1100 books the University of Hawaii Press is recognized as a leading publisher of books and journals in Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Studies.   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Headlines Plumeria Photos from Hawaii Plumeria is the most common flower that you'll find in... You Won't See This Sign at Home! This certainly isn't a sign that you've ever seen near... Atlantis Submarine Tour Maui Since I had just experienced the Atlantis Submarine Tour on... Maui Swap Meet Photos Held every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to noon is the...