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QuiltEthnic - Resources - Books - Hawaiian Top of Page QuiltEthnic.com Resources Books and Publications HAWAII Brandon, Reiko Mochinaga. The Hawaiian Quilt . Features 52 Hawaiian quilts in full color, including 37 historic quilts from the collection of the Honolulu Academy of Art. Text in English and Japanese. Click Here to Order Cox J. w/ E. Stasack. Hawaiian Petroglyphs . Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Special Publications. [no picture available] Click Here to Order Hawaiian Quilt . Japan Pub: 1989. 132 pages. Over 50 full color plates depicting antique and contemporary quilts. Kwiatkowski, P.F. Na Ki`i Pohaku: A Hawaiian Petroglyph Primer . [no picture available] Click Here to Order Marsh, Carole. Let's Quilt Hawaii and Stuff it Topographically. [no picture available] Carole got this idea after seeing a North Carolina quilt where each county was done in a fabric that represented a crop and the quilt was stuffed topographically from the mountains to the sea! This idea and lots more make creating an Hawaii quilt perfect for a classroom project, art class, a geography lesson or any time you want your students to work together and have fun! Includes suggestions on how to keep the project simple or make it as elaborate as you like. Kids can do as a class project or each student can do individually. Hands-on history and more; includes directions and Hawaii map outline. Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions and instructions on how to get max educational value from this book. This book is STUFFED full of information and ideas! Click Here to Order Paperback Click Here to Order Hardcover Peart, Jane. The Promise. This is a novel. From the publisher: In The Promise, Peart takes the next generation to the island paradise of Hawaii, where Wesley and JoBeths daughter, Jana, is born. Growing up on the island with Hawaiian friends, Akela and Kimo, Jana loves Hawaii and hopes to never leave. Her carefree life is marred by the blight of prejudice, however. Jana struggles through years of painful separation from Kimo, and through the temptation to join the seductive world of her rich friend, Edith and her handsome brother, Bayard. Jana creates a traditional Hawaiian quilt, one that holds a secret, hidden in the heart of its creator. No pattern the same, no secret revealed before its time. Click Here to Order Poakalani. Hawaiian Quilt: A Spiritual Experience [no picture available] Click Here to Order Shaw, Robert. Hawaiian Quilt Masterpieces . Robert Shaw, author of America's Traditional Crafts and Quilts: A Living Tradition, is widely recognized as one of the country's leading experts on American folk arts and traditional crafts. 48 full-color plates Click Here to Order Return to Top of Page -- Home African African-American Asian Haitian Native American South American Resources

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Hawaiian Cruise, Hawaii Cruises, Hawaiian Island Cruise, Cruises to Hawaii Home > Destinations > North America > United States > Hawaii > Hawaii Cruise Hawaii Cruise The Hawaiian Island chain consists of eight major islands and over 120 minor reefs and islands, so a Hawaiian cruise is the best way to explore the channels and waterways that intersect the islands. There are four primary islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui are the most popular sites that tourists will be visiting on their Hawaii cruise. Oahu Island Region This region includes the area around Oahu Island. There are numerous bays, reefs, and whale watching areas in this region, as well as port visits to the massively popular Honolulu. The Big Island Region The Hawaii Island region is highly popular as a Hawaiian Island cruise destination, as there are numerous endangered species, the Volcanoes, and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This destination has port stops so you can visit the small villages around the Island, as well as see the volcanoes more up close. Whale watching, and excursions more inaccessible regions, can be enjoyed in addition to these cruises to Hawaii. The Maui Island Region Hawaii Cruises to this region tend to have layovers of several days, so that you can enjoy the water sporting fun that this energetic island has to offer. Cruises to the Maui region will port in one of the major cities on Island for several days. When in port, you can choose to go diving with one of the many charters in the region. This activity takes time to prepare, however, so you may want to choose to forgo diving unless you are already an experienced diver and do not need any training. All three of the primary regions have excellent spots to enjoy Snuba and Scuba Diving. When planning a Hawaiian Cruise, you will want to make certain you arrive during a time where whale watching is possible. While dolphins are around most of the time, the whales migrate, so they are only seen in Hawaii during the winter months. There are many different types of Cruises to Hawaii, ranging over various lengths of time. They tend to range from one to three weeks, which allows you to see many areas of the islands and spend a notable amount of time in port. If you want to stay for a longer period of time, you will need to contact your Travel Agent and inquire about one-way trips on different cruises. When in port, you may choose to go sailing with a charter to places that your cruise does not go. As there are many reefs and other islands in the area, your Hawaiian cruise will not visit them all. Each of the three regions have many different Hawaiian golf courses that you can visit. When you have several days in port, this is a good way to see some of the most beautiful parts of the island while indulging in a fun game and hobby. When taking a Hawaiian Island cruise, your trip will not be complete without indulging in a Hawaiian Luau. All of the primary regions have Luaus, although the best ones are on Maui and Oahu Islands. contact us | advertising with us | content licensing | privacy policy | terms of use | help (C) 2004 Destination360 All Rights Reserved Hawaii Map Select a region North America Central America South America Caribbean Hawaii Overview When to Go Events and Holidays Top 10 things to do Hawaiian History Interisland Flight Flights to Hawaii Hawaiian Islands Oahu Maui The Big Island Kauai Destinations Waikiki Hawaii Volcano Park Nai Pali Coast Waimea Canyon Pearl Harbor Hana Highway Hawaii Hotels Oahu Hotels Maui Hotels Big Island Hotels Kauai Hotels Travel Resources ATV Tours in Hawaii Hawaii Cruises Hawaiian Dinner Cruise Hawaiian Car Rental Hawaii Diving Golfing Helicopter Tour Luau Sailing Snorkeling Snuba Surfing Hawaii Weather Weddings Wedding Photographer

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Re: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY Re: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Talk Story with Uncle Charlie ] [ FAQ ] Posted by Mia Kaina on January 04, 1998 at 01:19:48: In Reply to: RECLAIMING HALEAKALA, SPIRITUALLY AND CULTURALLY posted by Uncle Charle on December 03, 1997 at 03:17:02: : What a ceremony we had up at Haleakala this morning. The Honolulu Star Bulletin : (http://www.starbulletin.com/) had an article on the Ceremony. There was suppose to be over two : hundred people, but from early last evening it was pouring rain and windy. : When we gathered at the Upcountry Community Center at 1:30am. the wind was howling and it : was raining steady. At 2:00am. everyone gathered for pule and promptly at 2:30am. we left for : Haleakala. It kept raining and after entering the Haleakala National Park and passing through the : checkpoints, we arrived at the top, The visitor's center. For the first time in history, the parking lot : was closed and only Kanaka Maoli were permitted and others whoes children were in Hawaiian : programs. We all waited in the Buses and cars, until the right chants were performed and the : Ho'okupu (offerings) were given. This was at 3:40am. the temperature was 40 degrees and chill : factor was almost freezing. In fact the rain was crystallizing on the clothes. Again after the proper : chants were done, we entered the observatory. It was heated and everyone gathered. It was really : something to see. We had about 150 people dressed in "cold weather gear". For Hawaiians who : are not accustomed to the cold, had on thick socks for mittens, bed spreads, blankets and anything : they could find to keep themselves warm. I had announced on the radio it would be close to : freezing. : We started to perform dances outside right on the rim of Haleakala, chants to honor the Makahiki : Festival, the different gods and goddesses that reside there. It kept raining the wind was blowing but : everyone was engrossed in the ceremony. : We then had a kukakuka (talk story) session that was for me the high light of the ceremony. There : were more youths, from 20 years old to 3 year olds then there were adults. This was wonderful : because they represented the future. Everyone spoke the Kupuna (elders) and the opio (youth) and : the all reaffirmed their committment in taking back Haleakala for spiritual and cultural purposes. : They agreed that we have so many cultural resources but if we dont take care of it, we will loose it. : At 6:15am. the sun was chanted in E Ala E, and a new day appeared and a new committed by : Hawaiians in reaffirmation of the cultural roots on the rim of this very wet, very cold and very nani : (beautiful) mountain called Haleakala. Aloha Uncle Charlie. Uncle Charlie, I was up at Haleakala that morning with you. I find myself chanting E Ala E to the sun here in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu. I enjoyed myself. I was happy to see Hawaiians taking back their land for practices they had practiced before. I am interested. What was the significance of 4am? Kainoa 'Opio Follow Ups: Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: : : What a ceremony we had up at Haleakala this morning. The Honolulu Star Bulletin: : (http://www.starbulletin.com/) had an article on the Ceremony. There was suppose to be over two: : hundred people, but from early last evening it was pouring rain and windy. : : When we gathered at the Upcountry Community Center at 1:30am. the wind was howling and it: : was raining steady. At 2:00am. everyone gathered for pule and promptly at 2:30am. we left for: : Haleakala. It kept raining and after entering the Haleakala National Park and passing through the: : checkpoints, we arrived at the top, The visitor's center. For the first time in history, the parking lot: : was closed and only Kanaka Maoli were permitted and others whoes children were in Hawaiian: : programs. We all waited in the Buses and cars, until the right chants were performed and the: : Ho'okupu (offerings) were given. This was at 3:40am. the temperature was 40 degrees and chill: : factor was almost freezing. In fact the rain was crystallizing on the clothes. Again after the proper: : chants were done, we entered the observatory. It was heated and everyone gathered. It was really: : something to see. We had about 150 people dressed in "cold weather gear". For Hawaiians who: : are not accustomed to the cold, had on thick socks for mittens, bed spreads, blankets and anything: : they could find to keep themselves warm. I had announced on the radio it would be close to: : freezing. : : We started to perform dances outside right on the rim of Haleakala, chants to honor the Makahiki: : Festival, the different gods and goddesses that reside there. It kept raining the wind was blowing but: : everyone was engrossed in the ceremony. : : We then had a kukakuka (talk story) session that was for me the high light of the ceremony. There: : were more youths, from 20 years old to 3 year olds then there were adults. This was wonderful: : because they represented the future. Everyone spoke the Kupuna (elders) and the opio (youth) and: : the all reaffirmed their committment in taking back Haleakala for spiritual and cultural purposes.: : They agreed that we have so many cultural resources but if we dont take care of it, we will loose it.: : At 6:15am. the sun was chanted in E Ala E, and a new day appeared and a new committed by: : Hawaiians in reaffirmation of the cultural roots on the rim of this very wet, very cold and very nani: : (beautiful) mountain called Haleakala. Aloha Uncle Charlie.: Uncle Charlie,: I was up at Haleakala that morning with you. : I find myself chanting E Ala E to the sun here : in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu. I enjoyed myself. : I was happy to see Hawaiians taking back their : land for practices they had practiced before. I: am interested. What was the significance of 4am?: Kainoa 'Opio Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Talk Story with Uncle Charlie ] [ FAQ ]